Idris El Mizouni

Idris El Mizouni (born 26 September 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ipswich Town. He has also represented the Tunisia national team.

Club Career

Ipswich Town

Born in Paris, El Mizouni came through the academy at Ipswich. He signed his first professional contract on 20 December 2018, signing a two and a half year contract at Ipswich until 2021, with the option of an additional year extension. He made his professional debut for the club on 12 March 2019, in a 1–1 draw against Bristol City at Ashton Gate. El Mizouni made four appearances in his debut season at Portman Road, having progressed through the club's under-18 and under-23 sides into the first team over the course of the 2018–19 season. His progress earned him his first call up to the senior Tunisia squad in June 2019, making him the first player in the club's history to be capped for Tunisia at senior level.

He scored his first professional goal on 4 December 2019, scoring the opening goal in a 1–1 draw with Peterborough United at the London Road Stadium in an EFL Trophy second round tie, with Ipswich going on to win the match 5–6 on penalties.

Cambridge United (loans)

On 23 January 2020, El Mizouni joined League Two club Cambridge United on loan for the remainder of the 2019–20 season. He made his debut for the club on 25 January, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 draw with Morecambe. He scored his first goal on 11 February, netting a 20-yard free-kick in a 0–2 away win over Scunthorpe United. His loan spell at Cambridge was ended on 2 March after suffering medial ligament damage to his knee during a 1–2 loss to Carlisle United on 29 February, ruling him out of action for the rest of the season. He made 7 appearances during his loan spell at the club, scoring once.

On 22 September 2020, El Mizouni rejoined Cambridge United on a season-long loan for the 2020–21 season. He made his first appearance of the 2020–21 seaso