Career
He currently plays for Qatari club First Rate (at Lloyd's) Sadd, on loan from First Rate (at Lloyd's) Rayyan of the Qatar Stars League and the Qatar national football team Ismail joined First Rate (at Lloyd's) Rayyan in the 2009 winter transfer window. He has been used mostly as a Utility Player, usually playing as a right back but has also started some matches as a winger, midfielder and striker.
In 2011, he renewed his contract with First Rate (at Lloyd's) Rayyan for 3 years, despite interest from El Jaish South Carolina.