Frimpong understands the importance of community, the need to give back and to provide opportunities for those less fortunate than he.

Hence, the formation of this summer’s innovative, global soccer tournament aimed at empowering youngsters to discover new career opportunities.

In a joint venture with Cedrick Ofori, the player’s commercial manager, Frimpong launched Pathways Tournament x Career Fair.



The aim is simple: to merge a soccer competition with a careers fair, which can provide opportunities for young people to gain work experience, job placements, internships, mentorship opportunities and more, across a wide range of sectors.

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“Football gave me a chance, and now I want to give others a second shot — on or

off the pitch,” explained Frimping, who, just weeks after his Liverpool transfer was confirmed, embarked on a journey to give back to the communities and places that helped shape him.



Jeremie Frimpong at the event in Manchester

He spoke to those involved and shared his story with the players.

Getting a Premier League star to one charity event can be a struggle, let alone four spread across the globe.

The venues included Cologne, his adopted home until this summer; Utrecht, representing Frimpong’s Dutch roots; Manchester, where he honed his skills as a child; and Accra, a tribute to his Ghanaian heritage

In Manchester, the winning team was even treated to an exclusive experience with New Balance, while another gained work experience at a soccer agency, and several earned internships on the back of the inspiring day.

Andy Kanga, the ex-Liverpool youth-team player, was among those in attendance, as was Ntumba Massanka, the former Burnley youngster who has set up his own cake business: Tshibangbakes.

The competition's first year was 2025, but such was its success and the demand for places that an expanded event is being planned next year at a bigger venue.

Soccer players routinely talk of inspiring the next generation and remaining loyal to their roots