Edmond Tapsoba has heaped praise on his teammate Ibrahim Maza, labeling the Algerian international as a player with the potential to reach the global elite. The Bayer Leverkusen defender, who observes Maza's progress in daily training, stated that the youngster's technical displays—including a standout performance against Freiburg—come as no surprise to him. Describing the 20-year-old as one of the best players in the Bundesliga, Tapsoba highlighted Maza's ability to navigate difficult situations with ease. Given his impressive development and a market valuation currently sitting at 50 million euros, the club is reportedly looking to secure the forward's future with a contract extension and salary adjustment.