Omri Luzon Explained

Omri Luzon
Birth Date:7 January 1999
Birth Place:Petah Tikva, Israel
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:Hapoel Umm al-Fahm
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:Maccabi Petah Tikva
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Maccabi Petah Tikva
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Hapoel Hadera (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Hapoel Nof HaGalil
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:2019
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Years5:2019–2020
Caps5:33
Goals5:0
Years6:2020
Clubs6:Maccabi Petah Tikva
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2020–2021
Clubs7:Reading
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2021–2023
Clubs8:Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Caps8:54
Goals8:0
Years9:2023–
Clubs9:Hapoel Umm al-Fahm
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:Israel U16
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2015–2016
Nationalteam2:Israel U17
Nationalcaps2:10
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2016–2017
Nationalteam3:Israel U18
Nationalcaps3:7
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2017
Nationalteam4:Israel U19
Nationalcaps4:6
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2019–2021
Nationalteam5:Israel U21
Nationalcaps5:2
Nationalgoals5:0
Club-Update:15 June 2023

Omri Luzon (Hebrew: עמרי לוזון; born 7 January 1999) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Hapoel Umm al-Fahm. He has represented Israel at youth international level.

Club career

Luzon began his career at Maccabi Petah Tikva, making his professional debut in the Israeli Premier League in May 2017 as a substitute in a 0–0 draw with Maccabi Haifa.[1] In September 2020, it was reported that Luzon was training with Championship side Reading ahead of signing a three-year deal with the club.[2] On 30 October 2020, despite no official announcement from the club, he made his debut for Reading U23s in a Premier League 2 match.[3] On 15 December 2020, it was officially announced that Luzon had joined Reading on a contract until June 2021.[4]

International career

Luzon has represented Israel up to under-21 level.[5]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Maccabi Petah Tikva2016–17Israeli Premier League1000000010
2017–181000000010
Hapoel Hadera2018–19Israeli Premier League0020000020
Hapoel Nof HaGalil2018–19Liga Leumit5000000050
2018–19Liga Leumit130000000130
2019–20Liga Leumit330001000340
Maccabi Petah Tikva2020–21Israeli Premier League0040000040
Hapoel Rishon LeZion2021–22Liga Leumit280100000290
2021–22260203000310
Hapoel Umm al-Fahm2021–220000000000
Career total10809040001210

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MACCABI HAIFA VS. MACCABI PETAH TIKVA 0 - 0. uk.soccerway.com. 20 May 2017. 30 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Defender claims to be on verge of joining Reading FC. getreading.co.uk. 27 September 2020. 30 October 2020.
  3. Web site: READING U23 VS. NEWCASTLE UNITED U23 3 - 2. uk.soccerway.com. 30 October 2020. 30 October 2020.
  4. Web site: Nelson Abbey signs professional contract. Reading F.C.. 15 December 2020. 5 January 2020.
  5. Web site: עמרי לוזון. Israel Football Association. 30 October 2020. Hebrew.