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
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDunkerque II2017–18National 3200———2002018–1930———30Total230———230Dunkerque2017–18National5000——502018–1911010——120Total16010——170Union SG2018–19Belgian First Division B15020——1702019–2025220——2222020–2115020——2202021–22Belgian First Division A36110——3612022–23Belgian Pro League33140100—471Total1244110100—1454Gent2023–24Belgian Pro League33230120104922024–2510—10—20Total3423013010512Career total 1976150230102366
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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