Maor Kandil, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s new defender not only took part in his first training session with the Club, but also spent a few moments talking about what it feels like joining the Yellow & Blue:

“I just took part in my first training session and it was very exciting. I’m getting into the swing of things with the intensiveness of the practices.”

Humble beginnings:
“I started off in Liga Alef and then I went to the Leumit League. From there I made it to the Ligat Ha’Al, the Israel Premier League. I went through every stage of football in the country to get to where I am today and I’m very happy that I did. I worked very hard and I am looking forward to continuing to work hard at a Club like Maccabi whose goal is to win every available title. I hope that I can help out my new teammates.”

Acclimating to the Club:
“I played with some of the current Maccabi players who came back from loan when they were at Bnei Yehuda and I also won the State Cup with Sean Goldberg. As well, I played with Ruslan Barsky at Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa. Already being familiar with some of the players will really help me acclimate with the Club.”

Skills learnt from Futchi volley:
“When I was in the lower leagues I played Futchi volley, but once I made it to the Premier League I realized I had to make a choice of one or the other and of course my preference was football. However, Futchi volley helped my technical abilities playing the ball in the air and moving from tight areas with the ball as well.”

Being part of something new:
“Maccabi is really beginning something new this season and I feel like I am coming into a new team with a new professional staff. Everything is brand new and I am really happy to be a part of it. I am sure and I believe in myself that I’ll be able to help Maccabi Tel Aviv recover what rightfully belongs to the Club.”

Thoughts about his special song:
“I love the song and my friends have been sending me copies of it!”