Founded in 1936, Beitar Jerusalem is one of Israel’s most recognizable football institutions, carrying the colors and symbolism of the capital into every season. Based at Teddy Stadium, the club combines a forceful match-day identity with a long domestic tradition and a record of European involvement. Its page brings together the club’s profile, recent competitive footprint, coaching chronology and the latest movement around the first-team group, based on the available record.
Beitar Jerusalem Upcoming matches by league
Ligat Ha'al
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- Regular Season - 4
Beitar Jerusalem
Maccabi Petah Tikva
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- Regular Season - 5
Beitar Jerusalem
Hapoel Haifa
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- Regular Season - 6
Hapoel Ramat GanNo H2HBeitar Jerusalem
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- Regular Season - 7
Beitar JerusalemNo H2HMaccabi Tel Aviv
Beitar Jerusalem Last matches by league
Ligat Ha'al
Toto Cup Ligat Al
UEFA Europa Conference League
Friendlies Clubs
State Cup
UEFA Europa League
Beitar Jerusalem Team Roster
Beitar Jerusalem’s recorded first-team squad contains 29 players. The group includes four goalkeepers, nine defenders, nine midfielders and seven attackers, giving the roster a balanced spread across the main positions. A. Korenfine, Dvir Nir, Miguel Silva and Y. Ozer form the goalkeeping unit. The defensive group includes B. Carabalí, Ilay Haddad, N. Antwi and L. Gadrani, while A. Yona, Aílson Tavares and T. Yosefi add midfield options. In attack, the listed names include O. Atzili, S. Weissman, Y. Shua and J. Kalu. Shirt numbers run from 1 to 91.
position Goalkeeper
Amit Korenfine
Yehonatan Ozer
Dvir Nir
João Miguel Macedo Silva
position Defender
Nana Kwame Antwi
Brayan Stiven Carabalí Bonilla
Gil Cohen
Timothy Lior Muzi
Roey Elimelech
Yarden Cohen
Liel Deri
Ilay Haddad
Luka Gadrani
position Midfielder
Ziv Israel Ben Shimol
Adi Menachem Yona
Noam Muche
Nadav Markovitch
Dagats Worko
Tomer Yosefi
Boris Enow Takang
Aílson Júnior Mendes Tavares
position Attacker
Yarden Shua
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu
Eugene Ansah
R. Abergil
Shon Zalman Weissman
Yan Shicot
Omer Yosef Atzili
Nevo Shedo
Last Beitar Jerusalem Coachs
The latest dated coaching entries both begin on 1 February 2024. Gal Cohen’s entry ends that day, while Barak Itzhaki’s has no recorded end; the timeline does not establish a current holder. Yosef Abukasis is recorded from February 2022 to February 2024, following Yossi Mizrahi’s shorter spell from December 2021 to January 2022. Earlier chronology includes Erwin Koeman from July 2021, also without a recorded end date, providing context for the club’s recent succession of coaching entries.
Barak Itzhaki
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barak Itzhaki | Israel | 1 February 2024 | |
| Gal Cohen | Israel | 1 February 2024 | 1 February 2024 |
| Yosef Abukasis | Israel | 1 February 2022 | 1 February 2024 |
| Yossi Mizrahi | Israel | 1 December 2021 | 1 January 2022 |
| Erwin Koeman | Netherlands | 1 July 2021 | |
| Slobodan Drapić | Serbia | 1 September 2020 | 1 March 2021 |
| Ronny Levy | Israel | 1 June 2019 | 1 August 2020 |
| Nir Klinger | Israel | 1 October 2018 | 1 June 2019 |
| Guy Igal Luzon | Israel | 1 May 2018 | 1 October 2018 |
| Benny Ben Zaken | Israel | 29 September 2017 | 25 May 2018 |
| Sharon Mimer | Israel | 1 February 2017 | 1 August 2017 |
| Ran Ben Shimon | Israel | 1 June 2016 | 1 February 2017 |
| Slobodan Drapić | Serbia | 1 June 2015 | 1 May 2016 |
| Menahem Koretski | Israel | 1 July 2014 | 1 January 2015 |
| Ronny Levy | Israel | 1 December 2013 | 1 June 2014 |
| Yuval Naim | Israel | 1 August 2011 | 1 February 2012 |
| Ronny Levy | Israel | 1 January 2011 | 1 June 2011 |
| 1 July 2007 | 1 September 2008 | ||
| Luis Miguel Fernández Toledo | Spain | 1 November 2005 | 1 December 2006 |
Beitar Jerusalem Transfers
The latest recorded arrivals sample through 8 July 2026 shows a mixture of direct transfers, free-agent moves, a loan and several returns from loan. N. Shedo arrived from Hapoel Nazareth Illit, while N. Muche, E. Ansah and D. Worko were recorded as transfers from Ashdod or Hapoel Ramat Gan. S. Weissman and Dvir Nir joined as free agents, and E. González arrived on loan from Always Ready. The same period includes returnees such as N. Markovitch, L. Deri and R. Abergil, alongside earlier additions including N. Antwi, B. Enow and L. Gadrani. This is a recent recorded sample, not a complete arrivals total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Sason |
Hapoel Petah Tikva
|
Return from loan | 19 August 2026 |
| N. Shedo |
Hapoel Nazareth Illit
|
Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
| S. Weissman |
FC BW Linz
|
Free agent | 2 July 2026 |
| Dvir Nir |
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Worko |
Hapoel Ramat Gan
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Yosefi |
Polessya
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Worko |
Hapoel Ramat Gan
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Ansah |
Ashdod
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Muche |
Ashdod
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
|
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 | |
| I. Hagag |
Ashdod
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
FC Jerusalem
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 | |
| Y. Yusupov |
Ironi Modi'in
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Abergil |
Hapoel Ramat Gan
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Mendy |
Ashdod
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The latest recorded departures sample through 5 July 2026 covers free-agent exits, loans, loan returns and transfers. D. Micha left for Ashdod as a free agent, while D. Hugi and G. Morozov were also recorded as free-agent departures to Maccabi Netanya. R. Sason moved on loan to Hapoel Petah Tikva, and I. Hajaj went on loan to Maccabi Kiryat Gat. Earlier entries include returns to parent clubs for Y. Levi, E. González and G. Morozov, plus transfers of S. Mizrachi and L. O. Mizrahi to Maccabi Netanya. The listed departures are a recent sample rather than a complete total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Dahan |
Bnei Sakhnin
|
- | 1 September 2026 |
Hapoel Azor
|
Loan | 30 August 2026 | |
| R. Sason |
Maccabi Bnei Raina
|
Loan | 20 August 2026 |
| D. Micha |
Ashdod
|
Free agent | 5 July 2026 |
| D. Micha |
Ashdod
|
Free agent | 4 July 2026 |
| I. Hagag |
Maccabi Kiryat Gat
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Hugi |
Maccabi Netanya
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Mendy |
Hapoel Haifa
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| I. Hajaj |
Maccabi Kiryat Gat
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| G. Morozov |
Maccabi Netanya
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| R. Sason |
Hapoel Petah Tikva
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| G. Morozov |
Celje
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| G. Morozov |
Maccabi Netanya
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Hugi |
Maccabi Netanya
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| E. González |
Always Ready
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recorded movement sample through 8 July 2026 reflects a squad cycle built from several forms of player movement rather than one single mechanism. The arrivals include permanent transfers from Israeli clubs, free-agent additions, a loan from abroad and players returning from temporary spells elsewhere. The departures show the reverse pattern: some players left as free agents, others moved on loan, several returned to their parent clubs, and a smaller group were recorded as transfers. The latest activity is concentrated around the end of June and early July 2026, with additional entries earlier in the 2025–26 cycle. Because both lists are limited recent samples, they indicate the types and timing of movement without establishing a complete intake, exit total or net squad change. The recorded roster provides the clearest view of which arrivals remain listed in the first-team group.
Leagues Beitar Jerusalem has participated in
Beitar Jerusalem’s recorded competition footprint through 2025 spans Israel’s top-flight Ligat Ha’al, the State Cup and Toto Cup Ligat Al. Recent records also include the UEFA Europa Conference League and club friendlies, both extending through 2025. The UEFA Europa League entry runs from 2015 to 2020 and is therefore historical, while the Super Cup entry is limited to 2023 and is likewise historical. Together, these competitions show a domestic core supplemented by recent European and preparatory appearances, while preserving a longer continental history through the Europa League record.
More about Beitar Jerusalem
Beitar Jerusalem, officially Beitar Jerusalem Football Club, was founded in 1936 and is rooted in the capital of Israel. The club’s yellow-and-black colors are among its clearest identifiers, while the Menorah at the heart of its badge connects the visual identity to Jewish heritage and the wider Beitar movement. This symbolism gives the team a distinctive place in Jerusalem’s sporting culture.
Home matches are played at Teddy Stadium in the Malha neighborhood. The venue is often called The Volcano and is known for stands close to the pitch and an intense atmosphere, qualities reflected in the club’s long-standing relationship with a large and vocal support. Beitar’s match-day identity is closely tied to the city, and its following has helped make the club one of the country’s most prominent football institutions.
On the field, Beitar has been a regular presence in Israel’s top division and domestic cup football. Its recorded competitions include Ligat Ha’al, the State Cup and Toto Cup Ligat Al, alongside European entries in the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League. The club’s continental record is therefore part of a wider domestic ecosystem rather than an occasional outlier. The competition history also includes a Super Cup appearance in the recorded period and recorded club friendlies.
The club operates under private ownership, while its direction is shaped by the expectations of a highly engaged fanbase. A demanding coaching environment and a squad model combining Israeli players with international additions are recurring features of its profile. The youth academy is an important pathway into the senior group, reinforcing the connection between the first team and Jerusalem. Across its history, Beitar’s identity has remained a blend of local belonging, strong symbolism, ambitious domestic competition and a capacity to appear on the European stage.
Last matches statistics for Beitar Jerusalem
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Arda Kardzhali
0 - 0
Beitar Jerusalem
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Beitar Jerusalem
2 - 2
Hapoel Tel Aviv
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
AEK Larnaca
0 - 1
Beitar Jerusalem
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Beitar Jerusalem
2 - 3
AEK Larnaca
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Beitar Jerusalem
1 - 2
Austria Vienna
|
5 / 14 |
|
86 | 18 | 4 | 3 |
|
Austria Vienna
1 - 2
Beitar Jerusalem
|
9 / 20 |
|
86 | 22 | 4 | 3 |
|
Hapoel Ramat Gan
3 - 3
Beitar Jerusalem
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Beitar Jerusalem
1 - 4
Maccabi Netanya
|
3 / 13 |
|
88 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
|
Hapoel Tel Aviv
3 - 0
Beitar Jerusalem
|
0 / 6 |
|
0% | 21 | 5 1 | 4 |
|
Bnei Sakhnin
0 - 1
Beitar Jerusalem
|
7 / 13 |
|
86 | 21 | 5 | 4 |
Detailed statistics Beitar Jerusalem
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Bnei Sakhnin vs Beitar Jerusalem
Ligat Ha'al 2026 - 1555499
Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Beitar Jerusalem
Ligat Ha'al 2026 - 1555480
Austria Vienna vs Beitar Jerusalem
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1607602
Beitar Jerusalem vs Austria Vienna
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1607574
Beitar Jerusalem vs AEK Larnaca
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1556527
AEK Larnaca vs Beitar Jerusalem
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1556509
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