Ismaël Kandouss

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.

Kandouss was a youth international for Morocco until he joined the senior squad in 2023.

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As of match played 1 August 2024

He was born in Lille, France, to a Moroccan father from Taza and a French mother. He holds French and Moroccan nationalities.