Edmond Tapsoba : Defensive Powerhouse

Edmond Tapsoba, Burkina Faso’s professional footballer, excels as a tough, ball-playing center-back for the German club Bayer Leverkusen and the national team. He is renowned for his defensive prowess, self-confidence, and precise passing that fueled Leverkusen's 2024 Bundesliga Victory. 
Born in Ouagadougou in 1999, Tapsoba rose from street football to the professional ranks, starting with Salitas FC and US Ouagadougou before shining abroad. In 2020, he joined Bayer Leverkusen, making over 240 appearances, scoring six league goals. He has competed in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments so far; the 2021 and 2023 editions, proving vital for Burkina Faso. In 2021, he featured in six of the several matches which they finally reached fourth-place during the semi-fin...