Issam El Adoua: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Issam El Adoua: profile

Issam El Adoua (born 12 September 1986 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a former Moroccan footballer who played as a centre-back.

Adoua made the step into senior football with Wydad Athletic Club in 2005. He played for 8 clubs in 7 countries since 2005. His most appearances came at Vitória S.C. (2011–2013), where he made 41 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 118 appearances and 1 goal.

At international level, Adoua represented Morocco (2006–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against South Africa on 27 January 2013 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Morocco at under-21 level.

Casablanca has produced 213 footballers in our database, including Azzedine Ounahi, Soufiane Rahimi and Ayoub El Kaabi.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2006 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 2013 – aged 26 (match)
Countries played in: 7: Morocco, France, Kuwait, Portugal, Spain, People's Republic of China and United Arab Emirates
Club goals per game: 0.01 (1 in 118)
Height: 189 cm — taller than 90% of Moroccan internationals on record
Latest move: Al Dhafra Club (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Raphael Dwamena, Giannelli Imbula and Yusuf Otubanjo (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2005–2009	Wydad Athletic Club	Botola Pro 1	–	–
2009	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	–	–
2009–2010	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	0	0
2010	FC Nantes	Ligue 2	8	0
2010–2011	Qadsia SC	Kuwaiti Premier League	18	0
2011–2013	Vitória S.C.	Primeira Liga	41	0
2013–2015	Levante UD	La Liga	22	0
2015	Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic F.C.	China League One	29	1
2015–2016	Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic F.C.	China League One	–	–
2016–	Al Dhafra Club	UAE Pro League	–	–
	Total		118	1

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2006–	Morocco	Senior	–	–
2007–2008	Morocco U21	Under-21	4	0
2009–	Morocco	Senior	–	–

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	27 Jan 2013	South Africa 2–2 Morocco	10	Africa Cup of Nations

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Issam El Adoua?

Issam El Adoua was born on 12 September 1986, which makes him 40 years old.

Where was Issam El Adoua born?

Issam El Adoua was born in Casablanca, Morocco.

Which national team does Issam El Adoua play for?

Issam El Adoua played international football for Morocco.

Which clubs has Issam El Adoua played for?

Issam El Adoua's recorded clubs are Wydad Athletic Club, R.C. Lens, FC Nantes, Qadsia SC, Vitória S.C., Levante UD, Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic F.C. and Al Dhafra Club.

How tall is Issam El Adoua?

Issam El Adoua is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Issam El Adoua play?

Issam El Adoua played as a centre-back.