Mustapha in Altach

Second chance for the ex-conscientious objector

Marlon Mustapha ignored the Austrian army's call-up order in 2023 and opted for a career with Como. Now the wrap is finally off the table: the striker is catching up on his service - and now also wants to clear his name in sport at Bundesliga bottom team Altach. 

His story went viral and was even featured in the Italian and German gazettes. Striker Marlon Mustapha (23) was on the verge of a multi-million switch to Como in the summer of 2023. The problem: the call-up order from the army arrived at the same time. The Viennese decided against serving and in favor of a career in Italy, making himself liable to prosecution. Mustapha ended up on the wanted list and was no longer allowed to enter Austria.