Career
Ismail has previously played for South.League clubs Home United, Gombak United and Young Lions. Possessing a lanky frame and a composure belying his age, Ismail was called up by national team coach Radojko Avramovic into the Lions squad for the first time in September 2004 after a series of promising performances for the Under-18 and U-21 teams. But he only got his first team debut for the on 28 December 2006, in the invitational tournament, Kings Cup held in Thailand, against Vietnam.
A mid-season transfer to F.C., Ismail played an exception role in marshalling the defense for the.
Wearing the number 4 shirt, he made numerous tackles to deny the opponents from scoring. International.