Developed through Paris Saint-Germain’s youth ranks
Born on 22 January 2002 in Stains, Seine-Saint-Denis, Wallem Peleka discovered handball at the age of 12 before joining the Paris Saint-Germain Handball association's under-18 team in 2018. Two years later, he joined the capital club's youth academy, where he continued his development at the highest level.
Wallem Peleka made his first appearance with the professional team in February 2022, during a Liqui Moly Starligue match. Since then, he has played 78 league matches, scoring 74 goals for les Rouge & Bleu. On the European stage, the left-back has also played 45 matches in the EHF Champions League, scoring 36 goals and confirming his rise to the highest continental level.
Regularly called up to the French youth teams, with whom he played at U19 and U21 level, Wallem Peleka took another step forward in his international career in May 2025 when he received his first call-up to the French senior team for the Euro Cup. He then confirmed his progress by being one of 18 players selected to compete in the European Championship in January 2026, demonstrating the confidence placed in him by the French coaching staff thanks to his development at the highest level.
