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Alex Tettey, the happy man

Discreet, but always with a smile. The character of Alex Tettey (28) is easy to describe in life everyday. Passed by Rosenborg and Rennes, it has not always left a lasting impression on fans of both camps, performance is disappointing and often go unnoticed. Now the Norwegian international explodes in Norwich last season despite a chaotic and even has a nickname: Tetteinho. Fans are raving about a boy whose heart is in Accra, capital of Ghana, Norway and especially in Norfolk.

As his name suggests, the roots of Alexander Tettey are in Africa and more specifically in Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, surrounded by C?te d'Ivoire, Togo and Burkina Faso. British colony which became independent March 6, 1957 by Kwame Nkrumah , a politician who will win the parliamentary elections in 1956, forcing Britain to grant independence. He will lead the country between 1960 and 1966 after being prime minister for three years. The course of history and geography goes.

Born in Accra in 1986, moved with his parents Tettey in Norway in 1999 was 13, he discovered the Northern Europe, a different climate and especially football. He learned on his arrival in the local club in the city of Bodo, (recognized as military central Norway), where he took up residence with his family: FK Bodo / Glimt .
residents Aspmyra Stadion can hold 7,400 seats after three extensions, are not known to have a great story. No league title since its inception (1916) and only two cups of Norway (won in 1975 and 1993). However, they have the merit of being the dolphin Rosenborg in 2003 when the club was crushing everything in its path. The little Alex made ​​his classes for two years and joined Kolstad It .

With Rosenborg (Photo: adressa.no)
Rosenborg, the beginning
There will a year, the largest Norwegian club having spotted. Rosenborg made ​​eyes at him and the Accra child jumps on a golden opportunity just 17 ​​spring. Precocious and talented coaches do not want the grill too quickly. His first professional season was punctuated by one minute played throughout the championship. Same pattern as the following year.

It is ultimately at the approach of the twenty years since Tettey finally takes off, becoming an undisputed holder in midfield alongside Troillongan including Slovak Marek Sapara . Last season he spends Rosenborg between 2008 and 2009 is probably the best international new Norwegian: 5 goals and 4 assists in 29 games delivered.

"Alex was able to score because he accompanied the actions, much like Essien, relatively speaking. However, you should not ask him to organize the game "

Johan Hook, editor of the French section of goal.com and expert on Scandinavian football, enables us to learn a little more about the transition from defensive midfielder in the club to the twenty-two league titles: "A true Number 6, as Anthony Annan also revealed Rosenborg. But Tettey was more defensive, worker advocates standing very toned. Annan was better with the ball, unfortunately he made ​​the wrong choice of club (Schalke 04 with Magath memory). Alex was able to score because he accompanied the actions, much like Essien , relatively speaking. However, you should not ask him to organize the game. Was good with two other creative media at his side. His years at Rosenborg very smoothly. He repeatedly took the armband, it was a part of the team. There was a lot of waiting about it when he went to Rennes. "

Tettey has 19 caps for Norway
Rennes to confirm the hopes placed in him?
Because after six years of loyal service, he left Tippelagen for Ligue 1 and the Breton club pays EUR 4.75 million. A new league and a different style of game that should allow him to take an important step. In vain. The site's founder Red Memory tells us about her life in every detail. "arrived in 2009, Alex Tettey was mainly used in midfield by Fr?d?ric Antonetti . Never a watchman to the defense because the post was devoted to the ever-present Yann M'Vila , but just a little higher alongside another rather middle runner (Lemoine Cheyrou or the first season, Dalmat, Doumbia or Pajot later). Finally and more generally behind a playmaker, whether it's Jerome Leroy Julien Feret or. His role as box to box was to come lend a hand to the sentinel of the environment and quickly to project forward to help players vocation offensive. "

"It often abused lateral passes or withdrawal. So that its performance is often unnoticed, not really good nor bad. "

Not spared by injuries during his first two years, the record of his Rennes career is mixed. He was often criticized for not often take risks: "It has often seemed restrained (for instructions Antonetti or his temperament?)" , says our interlocutor. "Often abused lateral passes or withdrawal. So that its performance is often unnoticed, not really good nor bad. "

The exit door that was open is justified, first because " it was the last time to get a severance package (1.5 million). Stade Rennais then recruited Jean II Makoun to replace him. Ultimately, it was not until late 2010, early 2011 that the Norwegian International shows its worth and enquille goals, four in January and February which 3troisen Coupe de France. Beautiful empty promises except one last goal for the honor in Dijon in August 2011. "

Shy on the field and off, only his smile and his joie de vivre in training redonnaient tone to pale benefits and unimportant. So he left Britain in the summer of 2012 to join the Norfolk and Norwich City.

The passage Tettey as guardian following the expulsion of Nicolas Douchez in January 2011 in Sochaux will probably remain one of the only memories that keep Rennais Norwegian
Takeoff from the Canary
Landing on a team that just keep easily in Premiere League, it takes time to settle in as the holder in midfield. Helmed by Howson-Johnson duo Tettey only manages to get his stripes strong man midfield until the sixth day and a trip to Liverpool. It then connects the tenure (27 in total throughout the year) and together with the spirited and nasty Bradley Johnson a goldsmith duo for their defense. Only negative to take its first year in Britain, a knee injury away sidelined for one month issue. A set also to his credit, two assists.

The second season will be a way of the cross for Tettey, but also for his club. Performances are disastrous, recruitment is catastrophic and the Norwegian injured his ankle late October. Diagnosed a sprain that will make him miss almost three months of the season. It found that the land on January 28 for the reception of Newcastle. His return is conjugated by the descent into the depths of Premiere League. Nevertheless, it will record a goal from elsewhere on the occasion of an important match against Sunderland , allowing it to gain visibility across the country and Europe, and especially to hide his disastrous appearance.

Best ratio of successful passes in Norwich
At the end of the season, Norwich were relegated in the Championship and all indications are that Alex Tettey will leave the wreck. Nay, his wish is to continue the adventure with the Canaries and to experience immediate return.

The long absence of Jonny Howson allows Tettey-Johnson duo find themselves and be the workhorse for the recovery of the ball. More active than last season and inexhaustible, it has the luxury of putting a splendid strike against Watford and issuing an assist for Lewis Grabban striker house next to Carrow Road. The statistics confirm this trend: it is currently the player holds the team with the best ratio of successful passes (91%). He also created seven situations window shots.

He is nicknamed Tetteinho by fans of Norwich, especially for its totally crazy dribbles and keystrokes are compared to those of Roberto Carlos (the English are very sick)

His willingness to play forward contrast to his Rennes period. Watering long balls and quick passes partners attacks, the Norwegian environment takes its role very well box to box . Bradley Johnson his friend said recently the middle : "It is possible to identify a defensive security that allows me to play more forward. (note, the former Leeds player has score twice since the beginning of the season). "

Tetteinho dubbed by fans of Norwich, especially for its totally crazy dribbles and keystrokes are compared to those of Roberto Carlos (the English are very ill), the Accra native conquered the lands of Norfolk after a missed pass Rennes. Potential discovered Rosenborg could finally hatched during the year that happens. Expected to turn in sport, however, he will keep his smile and his love of life off the field, to finally close a chapter in its history: the happy man.

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Posted By: DrDublin on September 10th 2014 at 19:46:14

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