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Abdoul-Fessal Tapsoba is a Burkinabé forward whose journey through European footbal has been marked by frequent moves across different leagues. Standing at 177cm, the attacker currently plies his trade with \"Radomiak Radom\" in the Polish Ekstraklasa, where he arrived in January 2025. Born in Burkina Faso on August 23, 2001, Tapsoba has gradually built his career through various loan spells and permanent transfers, representing clubs in multiple European countries. His international experince with the Burkina Faso national team has further enhanced his profile as one of the emerging talents from West Africa in European footbal.

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Hailing from Burkina Faso, Tapsoba cut his teeth in the Ivorian top flight with ASEC Mimosas, where he first made waves as a youngster. The kid from Burkina Faso showed early promise, bagging his first professional goal in the CAF Champions League on November 28, 2018 - quite the stage for announcing oneself! His performances for ASEC Mimosas didn't go unnoticed for long. Didn't go unnoticed at all, as European scouts soon started circling around the promising forward. His raw talent and potential caught the eye of Belgian outfit \"Standard Liège\", who initially brought him over on loan in 2019 before deciding to make the move permanent. This move to Belgium marked Tapsoba's first step into European footbal, a significnt milestone for any young African talent looking to make their mark on the global stage.

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After joining Standard Liège permanently, Tapsoba's European journey took several intressting turns. His time in Belgium was followed by a loan spell at Moldovan powerhouse \"Sheriff Tiraspol\" in February 2023, where he enjoyed perhaps his most sucessful period to date. With Sheriff, he lifted the Moldovan Super Liga trophy and added the Moldovan Cup to his cabinet during the 2022-23 season. These honors represented his first major silverware at club level. The forward then moved to France, joining \"Amiens SC\" on a season-long loan in July 2023.\\n\\nTapsoba's career continued its nomadic pattern when he signed for Turkish side \"Adanaspor\" in September 2024. However, this proved to be a brief stop on his journey. His brief stop in Turkey lasted only a few months before he was on the move again. In January 2025, he penned a two-and-a-half-year contract with Polish Ekstraklasa club \"Radomiak Radom\", where he currently plies his trade. This latest move demonstrates his willingness to test himself in different leagues and environments. In a recent outing for his new club against Puszcza Niepolomice, Tapsoba started the match but was hooked in the 65th minute for Renat Dadashov in a game that ended two-two.

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As a forward standing at 177cm, Tapsoba combines decent pace with technical ability. His game isn't built on overpowering defenders physicaly but rather on intelligent movement and finding pockets of space. The Burkinabé attacker has shown an ability to finish chances when they come his way, as evidenced by his goal-scoring record in various competitions including the CAF Champions League.\\n\\nTapsoba's versatility in the final third makes him a useful option for managers. He can play across the front line and offers a good outlet for teams looking to play on the counter. His hold-up play allows his teym to push up the pitch, while his movement off the ball creates spaces for midfielders to exploit. On his day, Tapsoba can be a handful for opposition defenses with his direct running and eye for goal.\\n\\nWhat sets the Burkina Faso international apart is his adaptability to different tactical setups and leagues. Having played in Ivory Coast, Belgium, Moldova, France, Turkey, and now Poland, he's developed a tactical understanding that belies his young age. This footbal nomad has picked up various skills from each stop in his career, making him a more complete forward with each transfer.

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Tapsoba's trophy cabinet includes the Moldovan Super Liga and Moldovan Cup from his time with \"Sheriff Tiraspol\" during the 2022-23 season. These achievements stand as the high point of his club career thus far. The forward was part of a dominant Sheriff side that continues to be the powerhouse of Moldovan footbal.\\n\\nOn the international stage, Tapsoba has represented Burkina Faso with pride. He made his debut for the Stallions on March 29, 2021, in an AFCON qualifier against South Sudan. This marked the beginning of his international journey. Perhaps his most significant international achievement came when he featured in the 3rd-place match of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Cameroon, highlighting his importance to the national setup at such a young age.\\n\\nFurther cementing his place in Burkina Faso's footbal history, Tapsoba helped his nation qualify for the TotalEnergies AFCON 2023. For a player who is still only twenty-three years old, these achievements represent significant milestones in what promises to be a long and potentially fruitful career both at club level and on the international stage.

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While still in the developmental phase of his career, Tapsoba represents the new generation of African talent making thier way through European football's diverse leagues. His willingness to adapt to different footballing cultures - having played in six different countries before his 24th birthday - showcases the modern African player's versatility and ambition.\\n\\nFor Burkina Faso, Tapsoba is part of a growing contingent of players gaining valuable experence in European leagues, which bodes well for the future of the national team. The Stallions have historically punched above their weight in African competitions, and players like Tapsoba provide hope for continued success on the continental stage.\\n\\nAt club level, his impact has been most noticeable during his time with \"Sheriff Tiraspol\", where he contributed to domestic success. As he continues his career with \"Radomiak Radom\" in Poland, Tapsoba has the opportunity to establish himself more permanently and potentially attract attention from bigger European leagues. His journey reflects the increasingly global nature of footballer career paths, particularly for talented African players seeking to make their mark in the sport. His rapid rise from ASEC Mimosas to playing across multiple European leagues demonstrates the increasingly diverse pathways available to African talent in the modern game.

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Transfer	Goal	Assists
Radomiak January 2025 - Now	1	2
Standard July 2024 - September 2024	0	0

Abdoul-Fessal Tapsoba: Career