Ismaël Boura

Ismaël Ben Boura (born 14 August 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a left back for Ligue 2 club Troyes. Born in France, he plays for the Comoros national team.^[3]

Ismaël Boura

Boura with Lens in 2020
Personal information
Full name	Ismaël Ben Boura[1]
Date of birth	(2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Bandrele, France
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Left back[2]
Team information
Current team	Troyes
Number	14
Youth career
2014–2020	Lens
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2023	Lens B	56	(4)
2020–2023	Lens	34	(0)
2021–2022	→ Le Havre (loan)	16	(1)
2023–	Troyes	61	(0)
International career‡
2024–	Comoros	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 25 March 2024

Career

Having been raised in the Lens youth system, Boura made his professional debut on 23 August 2020, for the Pas-de-Calaisiens' first game back in Ligue 1, starting the match against Nice.^[4] Boura was loaned to Ligue 2 club Le Havre in 2021.^[5]

In June 2023, Boura signed for Troyes on a two-year contract, following the expiration of his Lens contract.^[6]

Personal life

Born in France, Boura is of Comorian and Malagasy descent.^[7][8] He was called up to the Comoros national team in August 2023.^[9]