Edmond Tapsoba is one of Burkina Faso’s most accomplished footballers and among the most highly regarded African centre-backs playing in Europe.
Renowned for his strength, composure in possession, aerial ability, recovery pace, and intelligent reading of the game, the defender has developed from a promising prospect in Ouagadougou into a Bundesliga champion and established leader at Bayer Leverkusen.
Currently, Tapsoba plays for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, where he has spent more than six years after joining from Portuguese club Vitória de Guimarães in January 2020. In April 2026, he signed a new contract extension that keeps him at the BayArena until June 30, 2031, underlining his importance to the club. In August 2026, he was appointed Leverkusen’s new captain ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Salary
Following his April 2026 contract extension, Tapsoba remains one of Bayer Leverkusen’s highest-paid defenders. According to Capology, his estimated gross fixed salary for the 2026/27 season is €6.6 million, equivalent to €126,923 per week, excluding bonuses. Capology notes that its salary figures are estimates rather than official club disclosures.
His new agreement runs until June 30, 2031, and is worth approximately €33 million in remaining gross fixed salary, according to Capology’s estimate. The improved terms reflect Tapsoba’s position as an established first-team player and, now, Leverkusen’s club captain.
| Salary Period | Estimated Earnings |
|---|---|
| Annual Salary | $7.56 million |
| Monthly Salary | $630,000 |
| Weekly Salary | $145,500 |
| Daily Salary | $20,700 |
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Market value
According to Transfermarkt, the 27-year-old centre-back currently has a market value of €35 million, with the latest valuation dated May 27, 2026. He is ranked as the most valuable Burkinabé footballer and among the Bundesliga’s most valuable defenders.
Tapsoba’s valuation has risen considerably since his arrival in Germany. Transfermarkt recorded a market value of €4.5 million when he moved from Vitória Guimarães to Leverkusen in January 2020; his highest published valuation reached €45 million, before settling at €35 million in 2026.
| Date | Market value | Age | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.31.2020 | €4,500,000 | 20 | Vitória Guimarães |
| 12.23.2020 | €10,000,000 | 21 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 06.22.2021 | €20,000,000 | 22 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 12.20.2022 | €25,000,000 | 23 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 06.14.2023 | €30,000,000 | 24 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 12.18.2024 | €45,000,000 | 25 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 12.19.2025 | €35,000,000 | 26 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 05.27.2026 | €35,000,000 | 27 | Bayer Leverkusen |
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Career
Edmond Tapsoba’s rise is one of the most successful stories in Burkinabé football, taking him from youth football in Ouagadougou to becoming a Bundesliga champion and captain of Bayer Leverkusen.
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Salitas, US Ouagadougou & Portugal (2014–2020): Tapsoba developed through the Salitas Football School before playing for US Ouagadougou. He moved to Portugal in 2017, initially joining Leixões before developing at Vitória Guimarães. His performances for the Portuguese club quickly attracted attention from larger European sides.
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Bayer Leverkusen Breakthrough (2020–2023): Leverkusen signed Tapsoba from Vitória Guimarães in January 2020 for a reported €20.2 million, making him one of the most expensive defenders in the club’s history. He quickly became a regular in the Bundesliga and UEFA Europa League, establishing himself as a composed ball-playing centre-back.
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Bundesliga Champion and Double Winner (2023–2024): Tapsoba played an important role in Leverkusen’s historic 2023/24 campaign under Xabi Alonso. The club went unbeaten throughout the domestic season, winning the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal to complete an undefeated domestic double. Leverkusen also reached the Europa League final.
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Leverkusen Leader and Captain (2024–Present): Tapsoba continued to be a central part of the Leverkusen defence, making 29 Bundesliga appearances during the 2025/26 campaign and scoring five goals while adding three assists. He also featured 10 times in the Champions League. In April 2026, he extended his contract through 2031, and in August he was named the club’s new captain.
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Accolades & highlights
Tapsoba enters the 2026/27 season as one of Burkina Faso’s most accomplished footballers and one of the leading defenders in German football.
Standing at 1.94 metres, he combines physical strength and aerial ability with excellent composure on the ball and the technical quality required to build attacks from defence. His performances have made him a long-term defensive cornerstone at Leverkusen, where he has now reached 270 competitive appearances for the club.
The biggest achievement of his club career came in 2024, when he helped Leverkusen win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal without losing a domestic match. He was also part of the side that reached the Europa League final that season, establishing his place among the club’s most important players during one of the most successful campaigns in its history.
His individual development has also been reflected in the transfer market. From a €4.5 million valuation when he arrived from Vitória Guimarães, Tapsoba rose to a career-high €45 million before settling at €35 million in May 2026.
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For Burkina Faso, Tapsoba remains one of the central figures of the national team. He has represented the Stallions across major international competitions and World Cup qualifying campaigns, while his appointment as Bayer Leverkusen captain adds another leadership milestone to an already distinguished career.
I’ve kept the salary explicitly marked as an estimate and used the verified current details: Leverkusen until 2031, €35m Transfermarkt value, 2025/26 output, and his appointment as captain in August 2026.
