Omri Afek
Encyclopedia
Omri Afek is a retired Israel
i footballer who last played for Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv.
Mainly a midfielder
, he can also operate as a defender
.
and Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv.
He also had a two-year abroad spell at Racing de Santander
; in 2003–04, he signed alongside compatriot Dudu Aouate
, both rejoining Yossi Benayoun
- the club also sold that very summer a fourth Israeli, Ilan Bakhar
. In his second year, Afek was loaned to Segunda División
outfit UD Salamanca
.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i footballer who last played for Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv.
Mainly a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, he can also operate as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
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Football career
During his professional career, Afek played for Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Jaffa (loan), Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi HaifaMaccabi Haifa F.C.
Maccabi Haifa Football Club is an Israeli football team from the city of Haifa, a section of Maccabi Haifa sports club. The club has won 12 championships, 5 State Cups and 4 Toto Cups...
and Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv.
He also had a two-year abroad spell at Racing de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
; in 2003–04, he signed alongside compatriot Dudu Aouate
Dudu Aouate
David "Dudu" Aouate is an Israeli footballer who plays for RCD Mallorca in Spain, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:Aouate began his career at Maccabi Haifa F.C. at youth level, as an understudy to Nir Davidovich...
, both rejoining Yossi Benayoun
Yossi Benayoun
Yosef Shai "Yossi" Benayoun is an Israeli international footballer who plays for Arsenal on loan from Chelsea.Benayoun plays as an attacking midfielder, often occupying the space just behind the striker. In Israel, he is sometimes nicknamed "The Diamond from Dimona". He is also the captain of the...
- the club also sold that very summer a fourth Israeli, Ilan Bakhar
Ilan Bakhar
Ilan Bakhar is a retired Israeli footballer, who played as a right defender.-Football career:During his 14-year professional career, Bakhar played for seven different clubs in his country...
. In his second year, Afek was loaned to Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
outfit UD Salamanca
UD Salamanca
Unión Deportiva Salamanca, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 16 March 1923, it currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 2....
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Honours
- Israeli League: 1999–2000, 2006–07, 2008–09
- Israeli Cup: 1999–2000
- Toto CupToto CupThe Toto Cup is an association football tournament that exists separately in the two highest divisions in Israel: the Premier League and Liga Leumit....
: 2007–08