About Ismaël Kandouss
Born 1997. Ismaël Kandouss is a French association football player.
Ismaël Kandouss (; born 12 November 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for RS Berkane. Born in France, he plays for the Morocco national team.
Club career After starting his career at Dunkerque, Kandouss joined Union Saint-Gilloise in January 2019. He made his professional debut with Saint-Gilloise in a 2-1 Belgian First Division B win over Leuven on 20 January 2019. He played with them in the 2022–23 UEFA Europa League, reaching the quarterfinals.
On 12 July 2023, Kandouss signed a four-year contract with Gent. He played with them in the 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League.
On 1 September 2024, Kandouss signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah on a season-long loan deal.
On 25 August 2025, Kandouss joined reigning Botola Pro champions RS Berkane on a three-year contract.
International career Kandouss was a youth international for Morocco until he joined the senior squad in 2023.
Personal life He was born in Lille, France, to a Moroccan father from Taza and a French mother. He holds French and Moroccan nationalities.
Career statistics Club
Honours Union Saint-Gilloise Challenger Pro League: 2020–21
RS Berkane Botola Pro runner-up: 2025–26 CAF Super Cup runner-up: 2025
Individual Belgian Lion Award runner-up: 2022, 2023
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Who is Ismaël Kandouss?
Moroccan footballer
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Ismaël Kandouss was born on 12 November 1997 in Lille.
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Ismaël Kandouss is an association football player.
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Ismaël Kandouss is French.
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