Edmond Tapsoba
B04
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Feb 2, 1999 (27)
Right
6'4"
187 lb
Trains in full, option Monday
Tapsoba was spotted training in full Sunday and will be an option for Monday's clash against Central African Republic, according to Alexandre Le Grand Rouamba.
Analysis: Tapsoba had been forced off in the 87th minute of Friday's 1-1 draw against Benin after playing through illness, and this full session now confirms he has recovered. He has continued his role as an undisputed starter for both his country and at the heart of Leverkusen's back line this season, with his contribution in the recent draw against Augsburg underlining his regular presence under new coach Carles Martinez Novell.
Forced off while playing through illness
Tapsoba was forced off in the 87th minute of Friday's 1-1 draw against Benin after playing through illness and being unable to give more on the pitch, according to coach Amir Abdou, per Lassina Sawadogo. "I still had two key players who were a bit sick, including Edmond."
Analysis: Tapsoba had recently contributed an assist in the recent draw with Augsburg, continuing his role as an undisputed starter at the heart of Leverkusen's back line, and his ability to push through illness late in that match speaks to that regular presence. His recovery from the illness will be worth monitoring as he continues international duty with Burkina Faso.
Provides assist in draw
Tapsoba assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus FC Augsburg.
Analysis: Tapsoba created Leverkusen's opening goal with a long pass behind the Augsburg defense for Christian Kofane, who converted in the 18th minute. The center-back also registered one attempt and created one chance while completing the full 90 minutes. Tapsoba remains an undisputed starter at the heart of Leverkusen's back line and added an attacking contribution Saturday despite the defense conceding twice.
Signs contract extension until 2031
Tapsoba signed a contract extension with Leverkusen until June 2031, two years before his previous deal was set to expire, the club announced.
Analysis: Tapsoba joined from Vitoria Guimaraes in early 2020 as a young talent and has developed into one of the Bundesliga's finest defenders over six and a half seasons at the BayArena, playing a central role in the club's historic Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double. Sporting director Simon Rolfes described him as an anchor of the title-winning squad and one of the most experienced and influential figures in the group, praising his exceptional ability to connect all parts of the team. The 27-year-old Burkina Faso international expressed deep emotional attachment to the club, calling Leverkusen a second home and highlighting the shared ambition to win more titles in the years ahead. The long-term commitment underlines Leverkusen's ambitions heading into the next phase of their project under coach Kasper Hjulmand.
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