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Adir Cordoba signed a new contract

The 20-year-old defender signed a new contract at Maccabi until the end of the 2025/26 season with an option to extend by a further season

Adir Cordoba, who plays as a central defender for the U-19’s Youth Team will continue at Maccabi Tel Aviv after signing a new contract until the end of the 2025/26 season. Cordoba featured 17 times this season in all competitions for Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shahar’. He has been a member of the young Israel national teams since the age of 16 and has a total of 11 appearances for the U16’s, U18’s and U19’s.

After signing his new contract, Cordoba, told the club’s official website: “I am delighted to have signed my new professional contract and grateful for the Club in the faith shown in me. This is my 12^th season at Maccabi and I know there is plenty of work to be done in order to develop and repay this trust.”

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Amit Zur signs new contract

The 19-year-old forward signed a new contract until the end of the 2025/26 season with an option to extend by a further year

Amit Tzur, who plays as a winger for the Under 19’s Youth Team will continue at Maccabi after signing a new contract until the end pf the 2025/26 season. So far this season, Tzur, scored two goals for Maccabi in 14 appearances in all competitions.

After signing his contract, Tzur, told the club’s official website: “As a player who joined the Youth Academy at the age of eight, I am fulfilling a dream by signing a professional contract at Maccabi. Now I must keep on working hard in order to continue my development at the club.”

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Lior Mashansky signs 3-year-deal

The 17-year-old midfielder signed a contract until the end of the 2025/26 season

Lior Mashansky (17) who made 18 appearances in all competitions scoring 1 goal for Maccabi’s Under 19’s Maccabi Tel Aviv Sahar, signed a new deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Youth Department manager, Guy Zuckerman, told the club’s official website: “Lior is a talented player in his sixth season at the Maccabi academy. We believe that Lior could contribute to Maccabi’s youth team and has great potential to continue his progress at the club in the future.”

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Academy four help Israel U19’s qualify

Yehoda Belay and Saied Abu Farchi were on target as Israel’s U19’s advance to the Elite round and took a step further towards European Championship

Maccabi’s Academy players Yehoda Belay, Saied Abu Farchi, Ori Azo and Ido Oli played their part to help Israel U19’s qualify to the European Championship Elite round after winning Group 9 which was held in Croatia.

Abu Farchi scored Israel’s winner in the 1-0 victory over Armenia, with Belay scoring in the 6-0 victory over the Faroe Islands with the final group match against the hosts Croatia ended in a 0-0 draw.

Israel and Croatia both advance from the group and will be drawn into groups for the Elite round which will be played in the spring aiming to reach the final tournament in Northern Ireland (July 15^th – 28^th).

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Braga leaves role as Youth Academy Director

Claudio Braga reached an agreement with the club to step down from his role as Youth Academy Director

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC and Claudio Braga reached an agreement according to which the Academy Director would leave the role he held since July 2021.

We would like to thank Claudio for his services to Maccabi Tel Aviv and wish him good luck for the future.

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Four Maccabi members in Israel’s U19’s squad

Ido Oli, Yehoda Belay, Ori Azo and Saied Abu Farchi all named in Israel’s U19’s squad that face Croatia, Armenia and Faroe Islands in the European Championship qualifying round

Four of Maccabi’s Youth Academy members: Ido Oli, Yehoda Belay, Ori Azo and Saied Abu Farchi were all included in Ofir Haim’s Israel U19 national squad that will begin its’ qualifying campaign.

Israel will play Faroe Islands (15.11), Armenia (18.11) and hosts Croatia (21.11) in Group 9 with the top two teams advancing to the Elite Round ahead of the Under-19 Championship Finals which will be staged in Northern Ireland next year.

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Maccabi ‘Shachar’ held to 1-1 draw by Hadera

Michael Merenstein’s 90 minute equalizer earned Maccabi’s U19’s who were reduced to 10 men following the early dismissal of goalkeeper, Elad Tagar, a 1-1 draw against Hapoel Hadera

Michael Zandberg’s side were wishing to build on the 3-1 victory over Ramat Hasharon on the opening day of the season, hosted Hapoel Hadera at Ness Ziona. But Zandberg found his side trailing to an 11^th minute Roi Peretz penalty after Michael Merenstein was judged to have fouled Almog Yamaran in the box.

Maccabi came close to go level two minutes later as a Yeuda Balay counter attack reached Agam Hanoon who couldn’t connect onto the cross. Ori Azu tried his luck with a shot from outside the area in the 21^st minute as Maccabi continued to look dangerous.

Seven minutes later, Maccabi’s keeper, Barak Eltagar, was shown the red card after fouling an opponent who was clear on goal. Zandberg was forced to make changes replacing a field player with a keeper as Shalev Saadia came on for Lior Mashansky. In the 37^th minute Balay crossed to Mermelstein whose shot from inside the area was caught by Hadera’s keeper Shahar Mark.

Zandberg made two more changes after the interval as Mohamad Taha and Yoav Flaishman replaced Azu and Hanoon at the restart.
Saied Abu Farchi came close to level the score on 55 as he headed a Balay cross over the crossbar.

In the 90^th minute however, Merenstein made amends for causing the penalty as he rose high above Hadera’s defenders to meet Balay’s corner which he headed in off the post to level the score.
After returning from the international break, Maccabi’s next match will see them travel to Hapoel Ra’anana on September 19^th.

Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shachar’: Barak Eltagar (sent off 28), Dor Goldstein (Noam Schwartz 57), Michael Merenstein, Itay Malma, Amit Kredi, Lior Mashansky (Shalev Sea’diya 28), Yeuda Balay, Ido Oli (Sali Fahima 78), Saied Abu Farchi, Ori Azu (Mohamad Taha 46), Agam Hanoon (Yoav Flaishman 46).

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U19: kickoff season with 3-1 win over Ramat Hasharon

Maccabi’s U19’s kicked the season of to a winning start beating Hapoel Ramat Hashron 3-1 on the opening day of the season. Yeuda Balay (44) and a brace from Agam Hanoon (45, 90) cancelled Iyamba Ebup’s (28) early lead to give Michael Zandberg’s side a 3-1 victory

In his first official match in charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shachar’, Michael Zandberg recorded a 3-1 victory away to Hapoel Ramat Hasharon on the opening day of the U19’s league season.

Maccabi’s youngsters dominated the early stages of the game with Itay Malma heading a Yeuda Balay free kick over the crossbar in the 6^th minute with Ori Azu firing a free kick wide of the post on 13.

Maccabi continued to look dangerous as Balay himself couldn’t find the target in the 18^th minute after heading an Amir Kredi cross from the left wide as well.  

Ten minutes later however, the hosts took the lead in their first chance of the game as Iyamba Ebup was sent into the Maccabi area and buried his shot past goalkeeper Barak Eltagar.
 
Four minutes after the half hour mark Azu came close as he charged into the Ramat Hasharon area past a defender but sent his shot to the side netting.

Maccabi were back on level terms in the 44^th minute as Balay’s free kick eluded Ramat Hasharon’s defenders and keeper Tom Carmeli to make it 1-1.

Boosted by the late equalizer and inside injury time,  Maccabi took the lead as Agam Hanoon headed home Kredi’s pinpoint cross to give Maccabi the lead before the halftime whistle.

Maccabi reached plenty of chances after the break but Balay, Azu and Sayid Abu Fari were all denied by Carmeli who kept his side in the game.
 
In the 65^th minute Carmeli pulled a stunning save to keep out Azu’s powerful drive while four minutes later he fed Balay whose shot crept wide of the post.

Carmeli was at it again in the 84^th minute to deny Hanoon, but could do nothing to prevent the Maccabi striker from completing his brace with a backheel flick to seal the score at 3-1 in the 90^th minute.

Maccabi are set to host Hapoel Hadera for MD2 on September 2nd.

Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shachar’: Barak Eltagar, Dor Goldstein (Adir Kordova 77), Michael Merenstein, Itay Malma, Amit Kredi (Daniel Tishler 90), Lior Mashansky, Yeuda Balay, Ido Oli, Sayid Abu Farhi (Yoav Flaishman 85), Ori Azu (Mohamad Taha 77), Aham Hanoon.

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Yehoda Balai signed 3-year-deal at Maccabi

The 17-year-old midfielder signed a three-year-deal at the club

Yehoda Balai (17) the midfielder of Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Schahar’ signed a three-year-deal at the club. Balai, last season scored 9 goals in 35 appearances for Maccabi’s U17’s, helped his side win the League and Cup double. At international level, Balai made 2 appearances for Israel’s U16’s and scored a goal in 10 appearances for the U17’s

Maccabi’s Academy Director, Claudio Braga, told the club’s official website: “Yehoda is a talented player who begins his fifth season in the Maccabi Academy. Following his development in recent years we believe that this season Yehuda will continue his progress at the youth team. We all believe that Yehuda has great potential to succeed and continue his progress at the club in the future.”  

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New Youth Academy appointments for 2023/24

Macabi’s Youth Academy began its preparations for the coming season as the department’s senior teams began training. Michael Zandberg will coach the U19’s while the coaching staffs of other academy teams were confirmed.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy began preparations for the forthcoming 2023/24 season as the coaching staffs of the U15’s – U19’s were all named.

Under 19’s:
Maccabi’s Youth Team will be coached this season by Michael Zandberg who had a short spell at the club’s youth academy several years ago working with the elite players. Zandberg was appointed as Head coach of the U19’s and will be supported by Jeffrey Yishai who will continue another season as Assistant Coach.
Shura Ubarov (Goalkeeping Coach), Tal Volik (Fitness Coach), Dor Hasid (Analyst), Arel Oli (Physiotherapist),  Merav Levy (Mental Coach), Dan Sendelon (Team Manager).

Under 17’s:
Having guided the team to win the League and Cup double last season, Zion Cohen will continue taking charge of the U17’s. Cohen will be supported by Carlos Chakana who will remain in his role as Assistant coach. Shaul Hagiel (Goalkeeping Coach), Idan Bachar (Fitness Coach), Elad Tepper (Analyst), Itamar Mor (Physiotherapist), Merav Levy (Mental Coach).

Under 16’s:
Idan Harari will continue for another season as Maccabi’s U16’s coach after guiding his side to win the league title last season. Harari will be supported by Elad Ben Aharon who will assume the role of Assistant coach. Max Rabinovitch (Goalkeeping Coach), Ben Mor (Fitness Coach), Mor Shaked (Analyst), Sheli Atias (Physiotherapist), Gal Cherboni (Sports Psychologist).

Under 15’s:
After guiding his side to the League championship and a victory in the Super Cup, the U15’s coaching staff will continue with Iliya Krostine as Head Coach and Shlomi Tubul as his Assistant.
Max Rabinovitch (Goalkeeping Coach), Shaul Vazana (Fitness Coach), Yossi Mizrahi (Analyst), Or Aharon (Physiotherapist), Gal Cherboni (Sports Psychologist).

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