Ofir Davidzada

Ofir Davidzada (or Davidadze,[2] Hebrew: אופיר דוידזאדה‎; born (1991-05-05)5 May 1991)[1] is an Israeli footballer, who plays as a left back for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Ofir Davidzada
Davidzada playing for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in 2015
Personal information
Full name Ofir Davidzada
Date of birth (1991-05-05) 5 May 1991[1]
Place of birth Beersheba, Israel
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Left back
Club information
Current team
 Maccabi Tel Aviv
Number 27
Youth career
Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2016 Hapoel Be'er Sheva 185 (1)
2016–2018 Gent 3 (0)
2017–2018 → Maccabi Tel Aviv (loan) 30 (3)
2018– Maccabi Tel Aviv 16 (0)
National team‡
2010–2013 Israel U21 13 (0)
2013– Israel 11 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 August 2016
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 June 2016

Early life

Davidzada was born in Beersheba, Israel, to a Sephardic Jewish family.[3][4]

Career

He made his debut for Hapoel Be'er Sheva against Maccabi Haifa in February 2010.[1] He established himself in the team during the 2010–11 season and was called up to represent Israel at under-21 level. He took part in the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.[5]

On 5 August 2016, it was announced that Davidzada has signed a four-season contract with K.A.A. Gent and would join the team after Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League qualifying play-off matches against Scottish Champions Celtic.

On 7 September 2018, Davidzada signed a four-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv.[6]

Honours

Club

Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Maccabi Tel Aviv

References
  1. "O. Davidzada". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  2. https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/jogadores/o-davidadze-145367
  3. http://www.maccabi-tlv.co.il/en/2017/12/davidzada-believe-despite-disappointing-results/
  4. http://www.maccabi-tlv.co.il/en/2019/12/players-celebrate-hanukkah-gifts-kids-safra-hospital/
  5. "Ofir Davidzada". Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  6. "Ofir Davidzada Returns to Maccabi". Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC Official Website. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  7. "בפעם החמישית: מכבי ת"א זכתה בגביע הטוטו". בפעם החמישית: מכבי ת"א זכתה בגביע הטוטו (in Hebrew).
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