Jermie Frimpong has impressed on the pitch since returning from injury last month, and is also making an impact off the field via his chairty Pathways, which helps support children
06:00, 09 Jan 2026
Jeremie Frimpong
Jeremie Frimpong treated families to a free meal in Manchester over the Christmas period(Image: Getty Images)
Jeremie Frimpong demonstrated his charitable spirit over the festive period by treating families in the north west of England to a free meal in the build-up to Christmas.
The Liverpool defender, who joined the Reds from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of £30 million ($40M) last summer, is involved in a number of charitable endeavors, including the 'Pathways Project,' an initiative founded by Frimpong.
Through the charity, the 25-year-old acts as a mentor for children in the north west of England who have dropped out of soccer academies and those still involved in the sport. Frimpong is familiar with the system, having come through the youth ranks at Manchester City before departing the club in 2019.
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Last month, Frimpong generously chose to treat those involved in the program to a Chinese buffet in Manchester, with the Liverpool star paying for the entire meal, which was attended by the children and their families.
Frimpong felt the lead-up to Christmas, which can often be a tough time for families, was the perfect opportunity to give back, and he also presented every child in attendance a signed Liverpool jersey.
As part of his philanthropic commitments, Frimpong launched the Pathways Tournament, a soccer competition held across four countries that aims to provide opportunities for young people to gain work experience, job placements, internships, mentorship opportunities and more across a wide range of sectors.
Frimpong treated children and their families to a free Chinese meal in Decemeber
Frimpong treated children and their families to a free Chinese meal in Decemeber
Pathways empowers young people to unlock employment opportunities while providing mentorship, mental health support, hands-on experiences, and career coaching.
Meanwhile, December was also a rewarding period for Frimpong on the pitch, with the former Celtic full-back returning to the team after a two-month injury layoff.
He provided an assist for Hugo Ekitike in the 2-1 win over Tottenham just before Christmas, while also setting up Ryan Gravenberch’s opener seven days later.
Frimong began 2026 with an assist in the 2-2 draw against Fulham.
"I've been injured for a long time, and I just want to play football," Frimpiong told reporters after the goalless draw against Leeds United last week.
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"You could say that I miss playing football, so of course I'm happy to be back on the pitch.
"I'm not really the kind of guy that gets injured.
"So, it's really difficult for me to deal with, but I had people, my people, around me."