Iyad Mohamed

Iyad Inomse M'Vourani Mohamed (born 5 March 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Portsmouth. Born in France, he plays for the Comoros national team.

Club career

Early career Mohamed was born in Dunkirk, France, to a Dunkerquoise mother and a Comorian father. He began playing football at the age of eight with Fort-Mardyck, before joining Dunkerque. His performances attracted attention, but contract renewal negotiations with Auxerre fell through in 2022.

Caen On 24 June 2022, Mohamed signed a contract with Caen until 2025. However, he found playing time limited, making only three appearances in Ligue 2. In January 2023, he was loaned to Le Mans in Championnat National, where he played 14 matches.

Pau In 2023, after returning from his loan, Mohamed signed with Pau. Despite a knee injury that required surgery, Mohamed returned to action in April 2024 and played a crucial role in securing Pau's defense. In August 2024, Pau's coach Nicolas Usaï confirmed that Mohamed would be a key player for the 2024–25 season.

Casa Pia On 3 February 2025, Mohamed signed with Casa Pia in Portugal.

Portsmouth On 27 August 2026, Mohamed joined Championship side Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

International career Despite being eligible to represent France, Mohamed chose to represent Comoros, reflecting his heritage.

After recovering from his knee injury, Mohamed was recalled to the national team in September 2023, earning his 10th and 11th caps under new coach Stefano Cusin, as Comoros prepared for crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying matches.

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