Peniel Mlapa: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Peniel Mlapa: profile

Peniel Mlapa (born 20 February 1991 in Lomé, Togo) is a retired Togolese footballer who played as a wing half.

Mlapa made the step into senior football with TSV 1860 München II in 2008. He played for 8 clubs since 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2010–2012): 54 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 148 appearances and 23 goals.

At international level, Mlapa represented Togo (2017–present). Before committing to Togo, he had represented Germany U19 and Germany U21.

Lomé has produced 93 footballers in our database, including Emmanuel Adebayor, Moustapha Salifou and Kossi Agassa.

Eligibility explained: Why does Peniel Mlapa play for Togo?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2017 (aged about 26)
Club goals per game: 0.16 (23 in 148)
Height: 193 cm — taller than 93% of Togolese internationals on record
Latest move: VfL Bochum (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Emam Ashour, Ime Okon and Joël Epalle (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2008–2010	TSV 1860 München II	Regionalliga Bayern	13	5
2009–2010	TSV 1860 München	3. Liga	23	6
2010–2012	TSG 1899 Hoffenheim	Bundesliga	54	5
2011–2012	TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II	Fußball-Regionalliga Südwest	3	0
2012–2013	Borussia Mönchengladbach II	Regionalliga West	6	1
2012–2015	Borussia Mönchengladbach	Bundesliga	25	3
2014–2015	1. FC Nürnberg	2. Bundesliga	24	3
2015–	VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga	–	–
	Total		148	23

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2009–2010	Germany U19	Under-19	10	1
2010–2013	Germany U21	Under-21	21	8
2017–	Togo	Senior	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Peniel Mlapa?

Peniel Mlapa was born on 20 February 1991, which makes him 35 years old.

Where was Peniel Mlapa born?

Peniel Mlapa was born in Lomé, Togo.

Which national team does Peniel Mlapa play for?

Peniel Mlapa played international football for Togo.

Which clubs has Peniel Mlapa played for?

Peniel Mlapa's recorded clubs are TSV 1860 München II, TSV 1860 München, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II, Borussia Mönchengladbach II, Borussia Mönchengladbach, 1. FC Nürnberg and VfL Bochum.

How tall is Peniel Mlapa?

Peniel Mlapa is 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.

What position does Peniel Mlapa play?

Peniel Mlapa played as a wing half.