Issouf Paro


Issouf Paro is a Burkinabé international footballer who plays as a centre-back for Azerbaijani Premier League club Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. He previously played in his homeland for Étoile Filante and in South Africa with Santos.

Club career

Born in Bobo-Dioulasso, Paro has played for Étoile Filante, Santos, Niort and Niort II.
On 21 June 2022, Paro joined Concarneau on an initial one-season deal.
On 3 September 2024, the Azerbaijan Premier League club Araz-Naxçıvan signed a one-year contract with Paro.

International career

Paro made his international debut in 2015, and was named in the squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.