Hindolo Thomas Eric Mustapha (born 29 July 2006) is a footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for club Notts County, on loan from club Crystal Palace. Born in England, he represents Sierra Leone internationally.
Club career Crystal Palace Mustapha joined the youth academy of English Premier League club Crystal Palace at under–9 age level. He signed his first professional contract with the club in January 2024.
2025–26: 1. FC Nürnberg (loan) On 26 August 2025, Mustapha signed a new contract and was then loaned out to 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Nürnberg. In October 2025, he was criticised by manager Miroslav Klose for his professionalism and attitude, encouraging him to work to become part of the first team. However, in January 2026, Mustapha returned from his loan having not made a first team appearance for the German club.
2026: West Bromwich Albion (loan) On 2 February 2026, he joined West Bromwich Albion on loan for the rest of the 2025–26 season.
2026: Wigan Athletic (loan) On 4 July 2026, Mustapha joined Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan deal.
2026–27: Notts County (loan) However, on 11 August 2026, his loan deal at Wigan was terminated before the season even began and he subsequently joined Notts County on another loan deal until the end of the season.
International career Mustapha is a Sierra Leone international and won three caps during September and October 2024, in the qualification rounds for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Style of play Mustapha has mainly played as an attacking midfielder throughout his career, but can operate as a wide forward depending on a team's formation. 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.
Career statistics
Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrystal Palace2024–25Premier League000000—21212025–26000000—00002026–27000000000000Total0000000021211. FC Nürnberg (loan)2025–262. Bundesliga0000——0000West Bromwich Albion (loan)2025–26EFL Championship1010——0020Wigan Athletic (loan)2026–27League One0000———00Notts County (loan)2026–27League One7000———70Career total8010000021111
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSierra Leone202431Total31
Sierra Leone score listed first, score column indicates score after each Mustapha goal. +List of international goals scored by Hindolo MustaphaNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition110 September 2024Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia22–22–32025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
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