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. After a stint with Lille in the U13 and U14 teams, Mohamed returned to Dunkerque, where he continued his development.
In 2019, he joined Auxerre after impressing during a match against Paris FC. Initially trained as a number 10 or wide midfielder, Mohamed was repositioned as a defensive midfielder due to his height and ability to dictate play.
Auxerre Mohamed made his professional debut for Auxerre on 6 November 2021, scoring his first goal during a 4-1 victory against Pau at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps. 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. He quickly established himself as a key player, becoming one of the revelations of the 2023–24 season. 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. He played for the Comoros U20 at the 2020 COSAFA U-20 Cup. He made his senior debut on 1 September 2021, in a 7-1 friendly win over Seychelles, which marked Comoros' largest victory to date.
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.
On 11 December 2025, Mohamed was called up to the Comoros squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Career statistics
Club ClubSeasonLeagueAppsGoalsCupAppsGoalsTotalAppsGoalsAuxerre II2019–20N3120--1202020–21N3201--201Auxerre2021–22Ligue 2611071Caen2022–23Ligue 2300030Le Mans (loan)2022–23National14010150Pau2023–24Ligue 210120121Total 45340493
International National TeamSeasonCapsGoalsComoros U20202030Comoros2021–present110
References
External links
Comoros Football profile