Ofir Davidzada Explained

Ofir Davidzada
Fullname:Ofir Davidzada
Birth Date:5 May 1991
Birth Place:Beersheba, Israel
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Maccabi Tel Aviv
Clubnumber:27
Youthclubs1:Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Years1:2010–2016
Caps1:185
Goals1:1
Years2:2016–2018
Clubs2:Gent
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2017–2018
Caps3:30
Goals3:3
Years4:2018–
Caps4:111
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2010–2013
Nationalteam1:Israel U21
Nationalcaps1:13
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013–
Nationalteam2:Israel
Nationalcaps2:16
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:16 April 2024
Nationalteam-Update:31 March 2022

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

Early life

Davidzada was born in Beersheba, Israel, to a Sephardic Jewish family.[2] [3]

Club career

Hapoel Be'er Sheva

He made his debut for Hapoel Be'er Sheva against Maccabi Haifa in February 2010. He established himself in the team during the 2010–11 season.

Gent

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.

Maccabi Tel Aviv

On 7 September 2018, Davidzada signed a four-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv.[4]

International career

Davidzada was called up to represent Israel at under-21 level. He took part in the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.[5]

Honours

Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Maccabi Tel Aviv

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: O. Davidadze.
  2. Web site: Davidzada: "We believe in ourselves despite the disappointing results". 12 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Players celebrate Hanukkah with gifts to kids at Safra Hospital. 18 December 2019.
  4. Web site: Ofir Davidzada Returns to Maccabi. 7 September 2018. Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC Official Website. 7 September 2018.
  5. Web site: Ofir Davidzada. Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). 8 June 2013.