Elyess Dao

Elyess Dao (born 20 November 2006) is a professional footballer who plays for Challenger Pro League side RSCA Futures as a forward. Born in France, he is a youth international for Morocco.

Career A youth product of Toulouse FC since 2012, Dao worked his way up their youth categories and debuted with their reserves in the Championnat National 2 on 2024. On 10 July 2024, he transferred to the Ligue 2 club Amiens on a contract until 2027. On 16 August 2024, he made his senior and professional debut with Amiens in a 3–0 Ligue 2 win over Red Star F.C. on 16 August 2024. On 3 February 2025, he transferred to the Belgian First Division A club Anderlecht on a contract until 2029.

International career Dao was born in France to an Ivorian father and Moroccan mother. On 17 August 2022, he was called up to the France U17s for a set of friendlies. In 2024, he made 3 appearances for the Morocco U18s and Morocco U20s in friendlies.

Personal life Dao is the son of the Ivorian footballer Issoumaïla Dao.

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