| Intro | Footballer | ||
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Athlete Football player Association football player |
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| From | Morocco | ||
| Type | Sports | ||
| Gender | male | ||
| Birth | 9 December 1986, Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco | ||
| Age: | 33 years | ||
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Issam El Adoua (born 12 September 1986) is a Moroccan footballer who plays for UAE Pro League club Al Dhafra and the Moroccan national team as a central defender.
Club career
Born in Casablanca, El Adoua made his senior debuts for hometown’s Wydad Casablanca, and formed a solid partnership with Hicham Louissi during his spell at the club.
On 25 May 2009 El Adoua moved abroad, signing a four-year deal with Ligue 1 side RC Lens. He made his debut for the side on 23 September, starting in a 4–3 away win over Montpellier HSC, for the campaign’s Coupe de la Ligue; however he failed to appear in the league, and was subsequently loaned to FC Nantes on 16 January of the following year. He appeared eight times in Ligue 2 before returning to his parent club.
In June 2010 El Adoua moved to Kuwait, joining Al Qadsia SC. In his one-year spell he won the Premier League and the Federation Cup. On 4 June 2011 he moved teams and countries again, signing a two-year deal with Primeira Liga side Vitória S.C..
On 18 June 2013 the free agent El Adoua joined Levante UD, signing a two-year deal. He made his La Liga debut on 17 August, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–7 away loss at FC Barcelona.
On 15 February 2015, El Adoua transferred to Chinese Super League side Chongqing Lifan.
International career
After appearing for the Morocco under-23’s, El Adoua made a full international debut for Morocco on August 12, 2009 in a friendly against Congo.
Position
Usually a central defender, El Adoua can also play as a defensive midfielder.
Honours
- GNF 1: 2005–06
- Kuwaiti Premier League: 2010–11
- Kuwait Federation Cup: 2010–11
- Portuguese Cup: 2012–13