Issouf Paro (born 16 October 1994) is a Burkinabé international

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who plays for club Concarneau as a centre-back. He previously played in his homeland for Étoile Filante and in South Africa with Santos.

Club career

Born in

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, Paro has played for Étoile Filante, Santos,

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and Niort II. On 21 June 2022, Paro joined Concarneau on a one-season deal.

International career

Paro made his international debut in 2015, and was named in the squad for the

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References

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