Yoav Ziv
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Yoav David Ziv is an Israel
i footballer who currently plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League and the Israel national football team
. He can perform on either flank of the formation, usually attacking from defence, as he is adept with both feet, although he favours the right.
in the Youth level. He later played with Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Nazareth Illit with which he achieved promotion from the Liga Leumit
to the Israeli Premier League.
In 2006 he moved to Beitar Jerusalem and established himself as a fan favourite, being able to play in both wings or both fullback positions, and even as a central defender. This came as a surprise since Ziv played as a striker
in Nazareth.
Before the 2006/2007 seasons there were rumors that Ossie Ardiles might let Ziv go or that Ziv's role will diminish. Under Manager Yossi Mizrahi
though, Yoav Ziv regained his status and became a more regular player in the starting lineup playing as the right wingback.
On January 28, 2009, Ziv was signed by Belgian club KSC Lokeren for € 75000 on a two-and-a-half year contract from Beitar Jerusalem.
On April 2010 Maccabi Tel Aviv announced that Ziv signed a three year contract with the club .
On July 15 Ziv made his official debut with the Maccabi at UEFA Europe League against FK Mogren
and scored his first goal for Maccabi Tel Aviv. During the 2011-12 UEFA Europa League match against Stoke City, he kicked his loose boot at the assistant referee and was sent off.
. On August 15, 2006, Ziv made his debut for the Israel national football team
in a friendly against Slovenia
in a game that finished 1-1.
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 currently plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League and the Israel national football team
Israel national football team
The Israel national football team is the national football team of Israel, controlled by the Israel Football Association .Israel National Football is the direct successor of the Eretz Yisrael National Team during British Mandate...
. He can perform on either flank of the formation, usually attacking from defence, as he is adept with both feet, although he favours the right.
Club career
He started playing for 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...
in the Youth level. He later played with Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Nazareth Illit with which he achieved promotion from the Liga Leumit
Liga Leumit
Liga Leumit is the second tier in the Israeli football league system below the Premier League.-Structure:There are 16 clubs in the league. At the end of each season, the lowest-placed team are relegated to Liga Alef while the highest-placed team from Liga Alef are promoted in their place...
to the Israeli Premier League.
In 2006 he moved to Beitar Jerusalem and established himself as a fan favourite, being able to play in both wings or both fullback positions, and even as a central defender. This came as a surprise since Ziv played as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
in Nazareth.
Before the 2006/2007 seasons there were rumors that Ossie Ardiles might let Ziv go or that Ziv's role will diminish. Under Manager Yossi Mizrahi
Yossi Mizrahi
Yossi Mizrahi is a retired Israeli goalkeeper, and now hes a football coach and current manager of F.C. Ashdod.-Biography:Yosef Mizrahi was born in Jerusalem, Israel on April 4, 1953. He grew up in Katamon and studied at Ma'aleh state religious school. As a teenager, he played on the youth team...
though, Yoav Ziv regained his status and became a more regular player in the starting lineup playing as the right wingback.
On January 28, 2009, Ziv was signed by Belgian club KSC Lokeren for € 75000 on a two-and-a-half year contract from Beitar Jerusalem.
On April 2010 Maccabi Tel Aviv announced that Ziv signed a three year contract with the club .
On July 15 Ziv made his official debut with the Maccabi at UEFA Europe League against FK Mogren
FK Mogren
FK Mogren is a football club based in Budva, Montenegro, currently competing in the Montenegrin First League.-History:The club was founded in 1920.The Mogren at its inception called Budva FK, and from 1991 was called FK Mogren....
and scored his first goal for Maccabi Tel Aviv. During the 2011-12 UEFA Europa League match against Stoke City, he kicked his loose boot at the assistant referee and was sent off.
International career
Ziv played a single match for the Israel national under-21 football teamIsrael national under-21 football team
Israel's national Under-21 team , also known as Israel Under-21s or Israel U-21s, is considered to be the feeder team for the Israel national football team...
. On August 15, 2006, Ziv made his debut for the Israel national football team
Israel national football team
The Israel national football team is the national football team of Israel, controlled by the Israel Football Association .Israel National Football is the direct successor of the Eretz Yisrael National Team during British Mandate...
in a friendly against Slovenia
Slovenia national football team
The Slovenia national football team is the national football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia. The team played their first match in 1992 after the split of Yugoslavia in 1991....
in a game that finished 1-1.
Honours
- Israeli Premier League (2):
- 2006-07, 2007–08
- State CupIsrael State CupThe State Cup , is a knockout cup competition in Israeli football, run by the Israeli Football Association.The State Cup was first held in 1927–28 as the Palestine Cup...
(1):- 2007-08
External links
- National Team Stats at IFA