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Golasa and the Cup at the Shamir Medical Center

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As the domestic season is enjoying a summer break, the Maccabi Tel Aviv foundation continues their community work. Today (Thursday) Maccabi’s midfielder Eyal Golasa arrived at the Shamir Medical Center at Assaf Harofeh with the State Cup – to cheer-up some of the children hospitalized in the wards.

Golasa, who was also accompanied by the club’s mascot Maccabinio, had their photos taken with the children and their families, handed out VIPER scooters, Israel’s leading scooter brand, as well as other official club merchandise.

Thank you Dor Peretz

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Dor Peretz ends seven successful seasons at the first team during which he won 11 trophies: 3 League Championships (14/15, 18/19, and 19/20), 2 State Cups (14/15, 20/21) 4 Toto Cups (14/15, 17/18, 18/19, and 20/21) as well as 2 Super Cups (19/20, 20/21).

Maccabi Tel Aviv acting CEO, Sharon Tammam: “Bidding farewell from a player who was raised at the Youth Academy and made all the journey up to the first team, is always a complex issue for both sides, especially when we are dealing with Dor Peretz – a player whose father and brother played at the club and he grew-up on the Maccabizm values. Maccabi Tel Aviv would like to thank Dor for his contribution on and off the pitch during 12 exceptional years during which he played at Maccabi. We are certain that Dor’s personality which was formed over the years would assist him immensely on his journey to fulfill his dream of playing in Europe and we wish him success”.

Dor Peretz told the club’s official website: “At the age of 14 I arrived at Maccabi Tel Aviv or as I see it now – my second home. The club, that the longer time passed by, molded the character I became. The club has built me a rich set of values that could be easily described in one word as ‘Maccabizm’. This word consists of humbleness and modesty, respect for every person or team, assuming responsibility together with strong willpower to always do everything possible for the team, the community, the club and the fans that never stop supporting. 

I went through a journey full of challenges that acted as milestones for me. For seven years I wore the Yellow and Blue first-team shirt and every season was excited all over again to wear it and represent the club.

Now my time has come to continue my journey of progress overseas towards the dreams and ambitions I had from a young age. Before spreading my wings I must express my gratitude to all the people who take part in the powerful institute that is Maccabi Tel Aviv. Every coach who worked with me and every person who was there for me in this way or the other during all my years at the club.

Special thanks to my teammates who were always a family to me and every year made me a better player and a better person. A major thank you to you the supporters who welcomed me with open arms back then at the age of 19 when I just emerged from the youth team. Thanks to you, I felt that this is truly a safe and protective home.

Now is my time to embark on a new journey, and march towards my dreams and ambitions. I arrived at Maccabi Tel Aviv as a young kid accompanied by two amazing parents, two unique brothers, and a phenomenal extended family. Today I continue the ascent on my personal mountain accompanied by thousands of people who are members of my family and an integral part of my journey…Thank you very much Maccabi Tel Aviv!”

Peretz who joined Maccabi’s Youth Academy at the age of 14 before making his senior debut at a Toto Cup match against Maccabi Netanya in 2014, scored a total of 21 goals in 241 appearances in all competitions.

In his first season with the senior side, Peretz played an integral part in the Maccabi side that won the treble (League Championship, State Cup, and Toto Cup) while the following season (15/16) qualified with Maccabi to the Champions League group stages.

Peretz also featured with Maccabi 3 times to the Europa League group stages (16/17, 17/18, and 20/21) including qualification to the Round of 32 last season.

Overall Peretz made 46 appearances for Maccabi in European competitions and is ranked sixth amongst the players who represented Maccabi in Europe.

Ownership transfer of 2019/20 Season Tickets

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The 2021/22 season is swiftly approaching as shortly before the season tickets renewal period gets underway, we opened the option for 19/20  Season Ticket holders to transfer ownership.

In the event the Season Ticket you own is not registered under your name, you could transfer the ownership by completing the following document accompanied by a power of attorney and photo copies of both ID’s (Yours and the Season Ticket owner).

Once the season ticket renewal period begins, you will be contacted by a representative of the club in order to complete both the renewal and the ownership transfer. After the request to change ownership is approved, the season ticket could be renewed with the special ‘renewal discounted fee’.

To download the ownership transfer document please click here

For your information: In the event that a request to change ownership was submitted, the renewal process of the season ticket must take place only after you are contacted by a club representative.

In the event that no documents are received or alternatively the documented submitted are insufficient – Maccabi Tel Aviv has the right not to approve the season ticket ownership transfer.

What should Maccabi expect in the Conference League?

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The 2021/22 season will begin shortly as Maccabi face a new challenge. Having won the State Cup, Maccabi will appear in the European competition on its’ inaugural season – the Conference League. For the first time since the 1998/99 season European club football will be split into a three competition format as the Conference League will be played alongside the Champions League and the Europa League.

The format

Maccabi will begin its’ journey in the second qualifying round as in a similar way to the other European competitions, four qualifying rounds (including the Playoff) are required in order to reach the Group stages – which will be comprised of 32 teams.

Clubs appearing in the Conference League qualifying rounds enter the competition based on their performance in their domestic leagues. They will be joined by clubs knocked-out from the Europa League qualifying rounds.

The draw

The second qualifying round is set to take place on Wednesday June 16th, a day after the draw for the 1st qualifying round. Maccabi’s achievements in Europe in recent years will ensure a spot amongst the seeded clubs in every draw, including the Playoffs.

No less than 108 clubs will enter the draw for the 2nd qualifying round with potential opponents from all over the continent. Big name clubs that are not seeded at this stage of the competition hence could face Maccabi are Aris Thessaloniki (Greece), Ujpest (Hungary) as well as last season’s opponents Dynamo Brest (Belarus).

Senior opponents

The newly introduced competition would also include clubs from Europe’s major leagues, although none of them are guaranteed a spot in the group phase as they will all enter the competition in the Play-Off phase. Tottenham Hotspur (England), AS Roma (Italy), Rennes (France) and Union Berlin (Germany).

Other senior clubs entering the Conference League in the qualifying phases are Eli Dasa’s Vitesse Arnhem (Holland), Feyenoord (Holland), Anderlecht (Belgium), Rubin Kazan (Russia) and Trabzonspor (Turkey). Familiar clubs who played against Maccabi in the past will also try and qualify: FC Basel (Switzerland), Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic), Sivasspor (Turkey) and Astana (Kazakhstan).     

   

 

Conference League: Maccabi to face winner between Gagra and Sutjeska

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Maccabi learned the identity of their first Conference League second opponent following the second qualifying round draw today (Wednesday).

Georgian side FC Gagra and Montenegrin outfit FK Sutjeska will compete in the 1st qualifying round (July 8th and 15th) with the winner playing Maccabi for a two-legged-tie. While Maccabi were drawn to host the return leg at Bloomfield stadium, UEFA administration will confirm the order of matches later this week.

Maccabi kicks off away to Sachnin, the derby on MD9

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The League season is set to return towards the beginning of August, but already today (Thursday) Maccabi received a better idea on what to expect for the 2021/22 season. The draw for the fixtures took place at the Netanya stadium and revealed the schedule Maccabi should expect next season.

The league’s curtain raiser is set for August 28th with the final Matchday on May 21st. Before the league kicks-off, Maccabi that won the State Cup on the official last day of the season, are set to face Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer stadium for the Super Cup on July 24th.

Two days earlier Maccabi’ season will officially begin as they enter UEFA’s Conference League 2nd qualifying round. The identity of Maccabi’s opponent will be determined on Wednesday.

League first in the 1st round:

MD1: Bnei Sachnin (A)

MD2: Maccabi Petah Tikva (H)

MD3: Maccabi Haifa (H)

MD4: Hapoel Be’ersheva (A)

MD5: Hapoel Jerusalem (H)

MD6: Maccabi Netanya (A)

MD7: Ashdod (H)

MD8: Ironi Kiryat Shmona (A)

MD9: Hapoel Tel Aviv (H)

MD10: Hapoel Haifa (A)

MD11: Hapoel Nof Hagalil (A)

MD12: Beitar Jerusalem (A)

MD13: Hapoel Hadera (H).

You voted: Dor Peretz is the B.S.R player of the season

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Dor Peretz’s amazing season also received the rubber stamp, of you the fans. After being asked to vote for your 2020/21 Player of the Season, many participated and voted for Peretz as Maccabi’s B.S.R sponsored Player of the season.

During last season Peretz was the field player who made the most appearances for Maccabi as he featured in 52 matches in all competitions scoring 10 goals and assisting 7 others.

This is a chance to also congratulate Sheran Yeini and Eduardo Guerrero who left a strong impression and were voted by you in the second and third places respectively.

Omer Fruchtman joins Maccabio Tel Aviv ‘Shahar’

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The 2020/21 season at Youth levels is reaching it’s final stages as the preparations of the Youth Academy are well underway. Omer Fruchtman, a 17-year-old striker, who was part of the Israel young national teams, signed at the weekend.

Fruchtman, will now join the Youth Academy as part of Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shahar’ U-19’s side.

The 2020/21 season in numbers

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3 trophies, 57 official matches

Maccabi won 3 trophies this season: State Cup, Toto Cup and Super Cup.

The club qualified for the 7th time to the European group stages.

Qualification to the EUROPA League Round of 32 equaled a club record set in 2013/14.

In the video: Summary of the State Cup victory

Maccabi played 57 matches in all competitions this season: 13 in Europe, 36 League, 5 State Cup and 3 Super Cup and Toto Cup.

Maccabi played more matches in one season only 3 times in history: 62 (2017), 59 (2018) and 58 (2016).

Ninety four goals were scored the season in all competitions: 60 by foot, 15 penalties, 14 headers, 1 chest, 1 free kick (and 3 more own goals)

Records of the season:

The highest victory of the season (4-0) was reached in the first Tel Aviv derby (20.12.20).

Maccabi finished in the top two league positions in 9 successive seasons. This record equals the achievements set only once in Israel’s history by Hapoel Petah Tikva (1955-1963).

In the video: The 4-0 derby victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv

Maccabi enjoyed a 77.3% success rate under Patrick van Leeuwen in the league (17 victories, 7 draws and 1 defeat).

Of the 23 coaches who guided sides in the top flight this season, van Leeuwen has the best success rate, ahead of Maccabi Haifa’s Barak Barack (73.1%) and Menachem Koretzki (70.8%).

Van Leeuwen set a new record and has the best success rate of all the 239 top-flight coaches in Israel’s history who didn’t start the season (and coached more than 12 matches).

Peter Bosz (75.4% as Maccabi’s coach in 2016) is second while Arik Benado (74.1% with Maccabi Haifa in 2013) is ranked third.

Maccabi recorded four victories inside injury time – the most in one season throughout history. The record was achieved by Maccabi in the 19th round having beaten Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Haifa, Bnei Sachnin and Kiryat Shmona.

In the video: The dramatic 4-3 victory over Hapoel Haifa

Maccabi played Hapoel Be’ersheva 7 times during the 2020/21 season – the opponent we faced the most this season.  The record: 5 victories and 2 draws.

Yonatan Cohen scored 14 goals in all competitions and is Maccabi’s top scorer for the second season in succession. Cohen and Aleksandar Pesic share the top-scorer charts in the league with 10 goals each.

Dan Biton assisted 9 goals this season – all in the league.

Eden Karzev’s winning goal against Maccabi Petah Tikva from 28 meters is the goal scored from the longest distance this season on MD14 (04.01.21).

Eytan Tibi scored the fastest goal in Maccabi’s matches this season – during the 2-2 against Maccabi Haifa in the Playoff on MD33 (09.05.21).

In the video: Karzev’s goal against Maccabi Petah Tikva

Dan Biton scored the latest Maccabi goal this season – A 98th minute penalty against Kiryat Shmona in the first league round on MD10 (13.12.20).   

Daniel Tenenbaum made the record number of appearances this season in all competitions (56). Only Predrag Rajkovic (57) featured more times in one season (2016/17) as a Maccabi player throughout history.

Dor Peretz (52) holds the record number of appearances for a field  player this season scoring 10 goals and assisting in 7.

Sheran Yeini (34.5 years) is the oldest player to appear for Maccabi this season.

Dor Turgeman is the youngest player to feature for Maccabi this season making his senior debut during the Toto Cup Final in August before his 17th birthday.

Maccabi fielded 33 players in all competitions – 16 of the 26 who were raised in Israel are products of Maccabi’s Youth Academy, while 7 were born abroad.