Iyad Issimaila: profile
Iyad Issimaila (born 11 January 1987 in Marseille, France) is a retired Comorian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Issimaila started out at Gazélec Ajaccio in 2008. He played for 2 clubs between 2008 and 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at Gazélec Ajaccio (2008–2009): 4 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 4 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Issimaila represented Comoros (2011), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Marseille has produced 91 footballers in our database, including Samir Nasri, Jordan Ayew and Lassad Nouioui.
Eligibility explained: Why does Iyad Issimaila play for Comoros?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 2008–2012 (5 seasons)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 93% of Comorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- AS Aix-en-Provence (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Leroy Sané, Diadie Samassékou and Ali Zitouni (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 |  Gazélec Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010–2012 | AS Aix-en-Provence |
Ligue de la Méditerranée de football | – | – |
| Total | 4 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |  Comoros |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Iyad Issimaila?
Iyad Issimaila was born on 11 January 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Iyad Issimaila born?
Iyad Issimaila was born in Marseille, France.
Which national team does Iyad Issimaila play for?
Iyad Issimaila played international football for Comoros. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Iyad Issimaila played for?
Iyad Issimaila's recorded clubs are Gazélec Ajaccio and AS Aix-en-Provence.
How tall is Iyad Issimaila?
Iyad Issimaila is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Iyad Issimaila play?
Iyad Issimaila played as a midfielder.
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