Hindolo Mustapha
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hindolo Thomas Eric Mustapha | ||
| Date of birth | 29 July 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | England[1] | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
West Bromwich Albion (on loan from Crystal Palace) | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2025 | Crystal Palace | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Crystal Palace | 0 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | → 1. FC Nürnberg (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | → West Bromwich Albion (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Sierra Leone | 3 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 September 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 11 October 2024 | |||
Hindolo Thomas Eric Mustapha (born 29 July 2006) is a footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for EFL Championship team West Bromwich Albion on loan from Crystal Palace.[2] Born in England, he represents Sierra Leone internationally.
Mustapha joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Crystal Palace at under–9 age level.[3] On 26 August 2025, he signed a new contract with the club and was then loaned out to 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Nürnberg.[4] In October 2026, Mustapha was criticised by manager Miroslav Klose for his professionalism and attitude, encouraging him to work to become part of the first team.[5] However, in January 2026, Mustapha returned from his loan having not made a first team appearance for the German club.[6]
On 2nd February 2026, he joined West Bromwich Albion on loan for the rest of the 2025–26 season.[2]
International career
Mustapha is a Sierra Leone international and during September and October 2024, he played in the qualification rounds for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.[7][8]
Style of play
African news website Foot Africa wrote in 2025 that he "has been a constant influence, dictating the tempo and surging forward when needed. His playing style is winning admirers, as is his maturity on the pitch" while playing for the club.[9]
