Ismaël Baouf
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| Date of birth | 17 September 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Tubize, Belgium | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Centre-back | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Cambuur | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Olympic Charleroi | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2022 | Royal Charleroi | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Anderlecht | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2025 | RSCA Futures | 51 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Cambuur | 9 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Belgium U16 | 10 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Belgium U17 | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Belgium U18 | 6 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Belgium U19 | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Morocco U20 | 17 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21 November 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 20 October 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ismaël Baouf (born 17 September 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Dutch Eerste Divisie club SC Cambuur. Born in Belgium, he represents Morocco at youth international level.[1]
Early life
Baouf was born on 17 September 2006 in Tubize.[2] He is the son of former professional footballer Rachid Baouf.[3]
Club career
Baouf began his youth career with Olympic Charleroi before moving to Royal Charleroi. In April 2022, it was announced that he would join the youth academy of Anderlecht.[4] On 21 April 2023, Baouf made his debut for RSCA Futures, the reserve team of Anderlecht, in a goalless draw against Club NXT. On 20 June 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Anderlecht until June 2026.[5]
On 12 August 2025, Baouf joined Dutch club Cambuur on a three-year contract.[6][7] He made his debut for the club on 15 August in a 1–0 win against TOP Oss.[8] He scored his first goal for Cambuur on 31 August in a 3–1 league win over VVV-Venlo.[9]
International career
Born in Belgium and of Moroccan descent, Baouf is eligible to represent both countries in international football. He has represented Belgium at various youth levels up to the under-19 level.
In October 2024, Baouf's father announced that his son would represent Morocco in the future.[10] In April 2025, he was included in Morocco's squad for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.[11] Morocco ultimately finished as runners-up, losing the final to South Africa.[12] In September 2025, he was named in the squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[13] He played in all seven matches for the team, helping Morocco win the tournament for the first time.[14]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Total | ||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| RSCA Futures | 2022–23 | CPL | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | CPL | 23 | 1 | — | 23 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24 | CPL | 26 | 2 | — | 26 | 2 | ||
| Total | 51 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 3 | ||
| Cambuur | 2025–26 | Eerste Divisie | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Career total | 57 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 58 | 4 | ||
Honours
Morocco U20
References
- ^ a b "Ismael Baouf Stats". Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Wie is Ismaël Baouf, jonge verdediger van Anderlecht en zoon van Rachid Baouf?" (in Dutch). 6 July 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "15-year old Baouf to Anderlecht next season". 4 April 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Anderlecht rondt transfer van Belgisch jeugdinternational af" (in Dutch). 3 April 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Ismael Baouf signe un premier contrat professionnel avec Anderlecht" (in French). 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Challenger Pro League : Anderlecht transfère son espoir Ismaël Baouf à Cambuur, en 2e division néerlandaise" (in French). 12 August 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Official: Baouf to Cambuur". 12 August 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Flitsende start levert eerste seizoenzege op" (in Dutch). 15 August 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Cambuur klimt naar top Keuken Kampioen Divisie na derde overwinning op rij" (in Dutch). 31 August 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Anderlecht : Ismail Baouf choisit le Maroc malgré les pressions de la Belgique" (in French). 23 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "CAN U20 : Mohamed Ouahbi dévoile sa liste finale, Jones El-Abdellaoui de la partie" (in French). 18 April 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa complete Chile 2025 field". 19 May 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Ismaël Baouf Impresses at U20 World Cup". Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Zabiri fires Morocco to maiden crown". Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ Ismaël Baouf at BeSoccer
External links
- Profile at the Royal Belgian Football Association website
- Ismaël Baouf at WorldFootball.net