William Adipepe Pandi Bapaga (born 3 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Southern League Premier Division Central club Stratford Town

He has previously played professionally for Coventry City and Grimsby Town.

Career Coventry City In July 2019, the 16-year-old Bapaga was announced as a surprise call-up from the youth side.

Bapaga made his professional debut coming on as a substitute on 10 August 2019 in a 0–0 League One draw with Bolton Wanderers, coming on to replace Zain Westbrooke.

On 12 August 2021, Bapaga signed for Grimsby Town on a season-long loan. On 12 January 2022, Bapaga was recalled by parent club Coventry City.

Bapaga was released at the end of the 2022–23 season.https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2023/may/news-coventry-city-confirm-players-that-are-leaving-the-club-at-the-end-of-the-202223-season/

In July 2023, Bapaga joined Huddersfield Town on trial and scored in a friendly victory over Bradford (Park Avenue), as well as appearing in a game against Burnley.

Buxton On 18 November 2023, Bapaga joined National League North club Buxton. On 6 February 2024, he joined Southern League Premier Division Central club Mickleover on dual registration.

Personal life Bapaga is of Congolese descent.

Career statistics

+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCoventry City2019–20 League One1000003Appearance in the EFL Trophy0402020–21Championship201010—402021–22Championship000000—002022–23Championship000000—00 Total3010103080Grimsby Town (loan)2021–22National League10221——123Buxton2023–24National League North5000—1060Mickleover2023–24Southern League Premier Division Central10———10 Career totals192311040273

References

External links Will Bapaga player profile at ccfc.co.uk