AFC Wimbledon marksman Kwesi Appiah has labeled Atlético Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey a ‘world class’ player.

Partey has been a key part to Diego Simeone's side this season, making 25 La Liga appearances for Los Rojiblancos, scoring three goals and providing three assists.

The 25-year-old provides a physical and energetic presence to the side’s midfield.

He is one of the players Ghana will be relying on in their quest to end their 37-year title drought at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

When asked about how he sees the importance of the former Real Mallorca midfielder to the country’s chances of lifting the trophy, Appiah said, “Thomas Partey is world class.”

“You can see the his quality, you can see why he's a wanted man. The guy is a sensational talent. And the team as a whole should be in a much better place,” he told BBC.com

Ghana will play in Group F of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt alongside Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau.