Sheran Yeini announced his decision to retire from a playing career that began at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Youth Academy and during which he played for one Israeli club.

Maccabis owner Mitch Goldhar, said: “Sheran Yeini, 555 games in a Maccabi shirt, the only player who was here when I first arrived approximately 15 years ago, has encapsulates everything that is good about Maccabi. He has well represented the Club for his work ethic, character, and humility; and Sheran was respectful to everyone from the coach to the kitman, all of which making him the ideal Maccabi captain. Thank you, Sheran, for a glorious career at Maccabi Tel Aviv FC.”

The 37-year-old club captain who joined Maccabi at the age of six – is ranked 2nd in the all-time club appearance record with 555 appearances and 19 goals in all competitions.

 

Yeini, also leads the list of players who represented Maccabi in European competitions with 82 international appearances in Yellow and Blue.

 

During 19 seasons with the senior side, Yeini, won 16 trophies: 5 Championships (12/13, 13/14, 14/15, 18/19, 19/20, 23/14), 2 State Cups (14/15, 20/21), 6 Toto Cups (08/09, 14/15, 17/18, 18/19, 20/21, 23/24) and 2 Super Cups (19/20, 20/21).   

Yeini also featured for Israel’s national teams between 2006-2020 making 32 international appearances for the national side and 10 appearances for the U21’s.