Iyad Inomse M'Vourani Mohamed (born 5 March 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 2 club Pau FC. Born in France, he represents the Comoros at international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Iyad Inomse M'Vourani Mohamed[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Dunkirk, France | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pau | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Fort-Mardyck OC | ||
| 2010–2013 | USL Dunkerque | ||
| 2013–2015 | LOSC Lille | ||
| 2015–2019 | USL Dunkerque | ||
| 2019–2020 | Auxerre | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Auxerre II | 32 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Auxerre | 6 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Caen | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Caen II | 5 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Le Mans (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2023– | Pau | 10 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2020 | Comoros U20 | 3 | (0) |
| 2021– | Comoros | 11 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 June 2024 | |||
Club career
editEarly career
editMohamed was born in Dunkirk, France,[2] to a Dunkerquoise mother and a Comorian father.[3] He began playing football at the age of 8 with Fort-Mardyck OC before joining USL Dunkerque.[3] After a stint with LOSC Lille in the U13 and U14 teams, Mohamed returned to Dunkerque, where he continued his development.
In 2019, he joined AJ Auxerre after impressing during a match against Paris FC. Initially trained as a number 10 or wide midfielder, Mohamed was repositioned as a defensive midfielder due to his height and ability to dictate play.[3]
AJ Auxerre
editMohamed made his professional debut for AJ Auxerre on 6 November 2021, scoring his first goal during a 4-1 victory against Pau FC at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps.[4] His performances attracted attention, but contract renewal negotiations with Auxerre fell through in 2022.
SM Caen
editOn 24 June 2022, Mohamed signed a contract with Caen until 2025.[5] However, he found playing time limited, making only three appearances in Ligue 2. In January 2023, he was loaned to Le Mans in Championnat National, where he played 14 matches.[6]
Pau FC
editIn 2023, after returning from his loan, Mohamed signed with Pau FC.[3] He quickly established himself as a key player, becoming one of the revelations of the 2023–24 season.[7] Despite a knee injury that required surgery,[8] Mohamed returned to action in April 2024 and played a crucial role in securing Pau FC's defense.[9] In August 2024, Pau FC's coach, Nicolas Usaï, confirmed that Mohamed would be a key player for the 2024–25 season.[10]
International career
editDespite being eligible to represent France, Mohamed chose to represent Comoros, reflecting his heritage.[3] He played for the Comoros U20 at the 2020 COSAFA U-20 Cup. He made his senior debut on 1 September 2021, in a 7-1 friendly win over Seychelles, which marked Comoros' largest victory to date.[11]
After recovering from his knee injury, Mohamed was recalled to the national team in September 2023, earning his 10th and 11th caps under new coach Stefano Cusin,[12] as Comoros prepared for crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying matches.[3]
Career statistics
edit- As of 15 June 2024
Club
edit| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Cup | Apps | Goals | Total | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auxerre II | 2019–20 | N3 | 12 | 0 | - | - | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | N3 | 20 | 1 | - | - | 20 | 1 | |||
| AJ Auxerre | 2021–22 | Ligue 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Caen | 2022–23 | Ligue 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Le Mans (loan) | 2022–23 | National | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
| Pau FC | 2023–24 | Ligue 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Total | 45 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 3 |
International
edit| National Team | Season | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comoros U20 | 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| Comoros | 2021–present | 11 | 0 |
References
edit- ^ "TotalEnergies AFCON 2021 - Comoros squad" (PDF). cafonline.com. Confederation of African Football. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Iyad Mohamed at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Letrot, Grégory (4 April 2024). "Pau FC: Ten Things to Know About Iyad Mohamed". La République des Pyrénées (in French). Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Ligue 2 - Iyad Mohamed, Symbol of a Thriving Youth at AJA". www.lyonne.fr. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "IYAD MOHAMED REJOINT LE STADE MALHERBE" (in French). Caen. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "IYAD MOHAMED REJOINT LE MANS FC" (in French). Le Mans FC. 2 January 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ Sempé, Chrisitan (26 December 2023). "Ligue 2: Pau FC Mid-Season Report Card". La République des Pyrénées (in French). Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Letort, Grégory (22 August 2023). "Mohamed to Undergo Surgery Soon". La République des Pyrénées (in French). Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Foot - Ligue 2: Iyad Mohamed, the Sentinel Strengthening Pau FC's Defense". La République des Pyrénées (in French). 7 April 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Pau FC: "I Have My Team in Mind at 90%," Says Nicolas Usaï After Win Against Real Sociedad B". SudOuest.fr (in French). 7 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Comoros 7-1 Seychelles". RFI (in French). 2 September 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Chiré, Lionel (2 September 2023). "Comoros Coach Stefano Cusin Aims for World Cup 2026". Africanews.com. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
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