Issam El Adoua (born 9 December 1986) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a central defender.
Club career
Born in Casablanca, El Adoua made his senior debuts for his 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.