Amartey

Career : 2027 - ?
Debut : TBD
Carlton Player No. TBD
Games : 76 (76 at Sydney Swans)
Goals : 114 (114 at Sydney Swans)
Guernsey: No. 20
Height : 197 cm (6'4")
Weight : 98 kg (15 stone 4 lb)
DOB : 2nd September, 1999

Joel Amartey arrived at IKON Park on the opening day of the free agency window, as an unrestricted free agent. A goalkicker with presence up forward, Amartey will add a new focal point to a dynamic Blues forward line. The 27-year-old enjoyed a strong start to the 2026 season, kicking three or more goals in five of his first 11 games, all against eventual finalists, including five goals in Round 1 against eventual premiers Brisbane. Amartey has kicked four or more goals in a game on nine occasions, including a career-high nine against Adelaide in 2024 - the same season he booted a career-best 43 goals. Amartey, joins the Blues after kicking 114 goals across 76 games for the Swans. The Swans will receive a second-round compensation pick, currently No.36.

General Manager of Football Chris Davies said Amartey would bring a new dimension to Carlton's forward line. “We are so pleased to have Joel join the Club, bringing an experienced and dynamic presence to our forward line next season,” Davies said. “We believe Joel can play a valuable role up forward for us. His presence in the forward line speaks for itself, and he will give us another avenue to goal alongside Harry McKay, which we are excited to see develop as next season goes. “To have him choose Carlton speaks to the environment we are building at the Club. For a player of Joel's calibre to want to be part of what we're doing here is a strong endorsement of the direction this football club is heading. "Over the last 12 months, we've made it a real focus to bring in players of great character who can add just as much to the group off the field as they do on it. Joel fits that mould perfectly for us, and we're confident he'll be a fantastic addition both in our playing group and to our wider club environment. “We can’t wait for the fans to get to know Joel as we welcome him to IKON Park.”

Original Club: Bentleigh Demons, Ormond, Beaumaris Sharks, Sandringham Dragons.