Ismaël Ben Boura (born 14 August 2000) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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. Born in France, he plays for the Comoros national team.

Career

Having been raised in the

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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

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club

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in 2021. In June 2023, Boura signed for

on a two-year contract, following the expiration of his Lens contract.

Personal life

Born in France, Boura is of Comorian and Malagasy descent. He was called up to the Comoros national team in August 2023.

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* 2000 births Living people Comorian men's footballers Comoros men's international footballers Comorian people of Malagasy descent Sportspeople of Malagasy descent Mayotte men's footballers French men's footballers French sportspeople of Comorian descent French sportspeople of Malagasy descent Men's association football fullbacks RC Lens players Le Havre AC players ES Troyes AC players Ligue 1 players Ligue 2 players Championnat National 2 players Black French sportspeople 21st-century French sportsmen {{France-footy-defender-2000s-stub