Ismaila Soro


Ismaila Wafougossani Soro is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Riyadh.

Club career

Celtic

On 27 January 2020, Soro signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Celtic. He joined the Scottish champions after representing Bnei Yehuda [Tel Aviv F.C.|Bnei Yehuda] in the Israeli Premier League since 2018. He scored his first goal for Celtic in a 3–0 win over Dundee United on 30 December 2020.

Beitar Jerusalem

On 1 September 2023, Soro joined Israeli Premier League club Beitar Jerusalem on a two-year contract.

Al-Riyadh

On 18 August 2025, Soro joined Al-Riyadh on a free transfer.

International career

Soro made his debut for Ivory Coast national team on 11 June 2021 in a friendly against Ghana.

Honours

Bnei Yehuda
Celtic