Edmond Tapsoba Scout Report
Edmond Tapsoba, at the tender age of 25, in the heart of the Bayer Leverkusen's defense, is already emerging as an exciting talent in the Bundesliga. The core of Tapsoba's game lies in his progressive carrying and passing skills, both of which position him in a remarkably elite percentile of Bundesliga center backs. This scout report identifies him to be a dominating figure in possession with an affinity for directing play from the back, shown by his above-average touch percentile.
Remarkably, Tapsoba demonstrates a great talent in ball retention and mischief in the offensive angles, with his chance creation and assists per 90 minutes being eye-catching. Even though goals don't frequently adorn his resume, his overall influence on the game is substantial. However, a clear weakness in Tapsoba's style of play lies in his physicality. An alarmingly low aerial duels win rate, compounded by a below-average duel win percentage, hints towards the need for significant improvement, especially for a center back.
His defensive stats are a mixed bag, with impressively high recoveries, but average interceptions rates and foul records, hinting perhaps at a tendency to waver under immediate pressure. However, his high activity in the midfield certainly speaks volumes about his adaptability and presence on the field. It’s clear, then, that Edmond Tapsoba is making waves - a few areas to refine, but in general, he’s progressing at a breathtaking rate.