Issam El Adoua (born 9 December 1986) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a central defender.

On 25 May 2009 El Adoua moved abroad, signing a four-year deal with Ligue 1 side RC Lens.

[3] He made his debut for the side on 23 September, starting in a 4–3 away win over Montpellier HSC, for the campaign's Coupe de la Ligue; however, he failed to appear in the league, and was subsequently loaned to FC Nantes on 16 January of the following year.

[6] He made his La Liga debut on 17 August, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–7 away loss at FC Barcelona.

[7] On 15 February 2015, El Adoua transferred to Chinese Super League side Chongqing Lifan.