Issa began his career 1992 in Germany, at Schwarz-Weiss Essen's youth side, before joining local rivals FC Schalke 04 in 1994.
After his first professional season for Rot-Weiss Essen, Issa joined Borussia Dortmund II for €150,000.
In 2008, Issa signed for Hammer SpVg,[3] where he scored four goals in 31 matches.
He was released one year later, and signed for SV Meppen after six months without a club, on 26 January 2010.
[6] Issa represented the Lebanon national team at international level, playing three matches in 2004.