Issa Doumbia, born on 16 October 2003 (age 22), is an Italian central midfielder now with Sporting CP. His profile is still more emerging than established at the top end, though a market value of around £7m, according to Transfermarkt, suggests he is not being treated as a speculative punt.
His most productive league season came with Venezia in 2025-26, when he scored eight goals in 37 appearances. For a midfielder, that is the sort of return that tends to get attention beyond Italy, even if it should not be mistaken for a finished product.
Doumbia is now at Sporting CP, where in 2026-27 he has made nine appearances across all competitions, including seven in Liga Portugal and one in the Champions League. He has also appeared in UEFA Under-21 qualifying, keeping him in the wider Italian pathway.
He was linked with Celtic in May 2026 as a possible incoming target. At this stage, his career is a straightforward one to read: a young Italian midfielder who built momentum at Venezia and is now being tested at a higher level in Portugal.
