Edmond Tapsoba: profile
Edmond Tapsoba (born 2 February 1999 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso) is a Burkinabé footballer who plays as a defender for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Tapsoba's senior club career began in 2015 at US Ouagadougou. He has played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2015. His most appearances came at Vitória S.C. (2019–2020), where he made 14 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 14 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Tapsoba has represented Burkina Faso (2016–present). Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Djibouti on 5 September 2025 (World Cup Qualification).
Ouagadougou has produced 86 footballers in our database, including Alban Lafont, Bakary Koné and Jonathan Pitroipa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2016 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 2015–present (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Burkina Faso, Portugal and Germany
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 94% of Burkinabé internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen (30 Jan 2020)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sadiq Umar, Omar Mascarell and Daniel Cousin (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017 |  US Ouagadougou |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 2017 |  Leixões S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| 2019–2020 | Vitória S.C. |
Primeira Liga | 14 | 5 |
| 2020– |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
Bundesliga | – | – |
| Total | 14 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016– | Burkina Faso |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Sep 2025 | Djibouti 0–6 Burkina Faso | 36 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 5 Sep 2025 | Djibouti 0–6 Burkina Faso | 43 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 24 Dec 2025 | Burkina Faso 2–1 Equatorial Guinea | 90 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Edmond Tapsoba?
Edmond Tapsoba was born on 2 February 1999, which makes him 27 years old.
Where was Edmond Tapsoba born?
Edmond Tapsoba was born in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Which national team does Edmond Tapsoba play for?
Edmond Tapsoba plays international football for Burkina Faso.
Which clubs has Edmond Tapsoba played for?
Edmond Tapsoba's recorded clubs are US Ouagadougou, Leixões S.C., Vitória S.C. and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
What team does Edmond Tapsoba play for now?
According to the latest data, Edmond Tapsoba plays for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
How tall is Edmond Tapsoba?
Edmond Tapsoba is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Edmond Tapsoba play?
Edmond Tapsoba plays as a defender.
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