Maccabi Netanya has a 26-player group with Yosef Abukasis in charge, while recent recorded movements show a blend of new arrivals, returning loanees and player exits. Its competition history spans Israel’s domestic competitions and a documented European appearance. Founded in Netanya in 1934, the club remains associated with yellow and black, the Diamonds nickname, a strong local football identity and lasting national resonance.
Maccabi Netanya Upcoming matches by league
Ligat Ha'al
-
- Regular Season - 5
Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Netanya Stadium -
- Regular Season - 6
Hapoel Petah TikvaNo H2HMaccabi Netanya
-
- Regular Season - 7
Maccabi NetanyaNo H2HIroni Kiryat Shmona
Netanya Stadium -
- Regular Season - 8
Ironi TiberiasNo H2HMaccabi Netanya
Maccabi Netanya Last matches by league
Ligat Ha'al
Toto Cup Ligat Al
Friendlies Clubs
State Cup
UEFA Europa Conference League
Liga Leumit
Maccabi Netanya Team Roster
Maccabi Netanya’s recorded squad contains 26 players across four positional groups. The list includes seven attackers, nine defenders, three goalkeepers and seven midfielders, giving the roster a broad numerical balance. Attacking options include D. Haziza, D. Hugi, L. Cohen, Matheus Davó and O. Bilu, while the defensive group features B. Konaté, D. Kulikov, G. Morozov and K. Jaber. N. Antman, D. Cohen and Samu are the listed goalkeeping options. W. Cyprien, M. Levi, N. Niddam and O. Shamir join A. Ouattara and I. Mehager in midfield. Shirt numbers range from 1 to 83.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Grigori Morozov
Itay Ben Shabat
Denis Kulikov
Bakary Konaté
Alon Azugi
Amit Cohen Gertel
Karem Jaber
Saba Khvadagiani
B. Feldman
position Midfielder
Dolev Haziza
Oz Bilu
Nadav Aviv Niddam
Maor Levi
Basam Zaarura
Omri Shamir
A. Talpa
Wylan Jean-Claude Cyprien
I. Mehager
Aziz Ouattara Mohammed
position Attacker
Dor Hugi
Liam Cohen
Y. Abuhazira
Isaac Tshikuna Tshibangu
Matheus Alvarenga de Oliveira
Last Maccabi Netanya Coachs
Yosef Abukasis is Maccabi Netanya’s current coach, having begun his tenure on October 1, 2024. Before him, Marco Balbul served from April to October 2024, while Guy Tzarfati led the side from December 2023 until April 2024. Dan Mihai Roman appears in a brief December 2023 entry. This sequence captures a changeable recent period before Abukasis’s ongoing tenure. The Israeli coach, born in 1970, is the longest-serving name in this recent sequence.
Yosef Abukasis
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosef Abukasis | Israel | 1 October 2024 | |
| Marco Balbul | Israel | 1 April 2024 | 1 October 2024 |
| Guy Tzarfati | Israel | 1 December 2023 | 1 April 2024 |
| Dan Mihai Roman | Romania | 1 December 2023 | 1 December 2023 |
| Guy Tzarfati | Israel | 1 December 2023 | 1 April 2024 |
| Ran Kozuch | Israel | 1 November 2022 | 1 December 2023 |
| Ran Kozuch | Israel | 1 November 2022 | 1 December 2023 |
| Benyamin Lam | Israel | 1 October 2021 | 1 November 2022 |
| Raymond Atteveld | Netherlands | 1 August 2020 | 1 September 2021 |
| Slobodan Drapić | Serbia | 1 July 2016 | 1 July 2020 |
| Benyamin Lam | Israel | 1 May 2016 | 1 June 2017 |
| Omer Peretz | Israel | 1 March 2016 | 1 June 2017 |
| Menahem Koretski | Israel | 1 January 2016 | 1 March 2016 |
| Reuven Atar | Israel | 1 November 2015 | 1 January 2016 |
| Shlomi Dora | Israel | 1 July 2015 | 1 November 2015 |
| Ronny Levy | Israel | 1 January 2015 | 1 June 2015 |
| Yossi Mizrahi | Israel | 1 July 2013 | 1 June 2015 |
| Reuven Atar | Israel | 1 March 2013 | 1 June 2013 |
| Tal Banin | Israel | 18 June 2012 | 18 March 2013 |
| Reuven Atar | Israel | 1 September 2009 | 1 June 2012 |
Maccabi Netanya Transfers
Recorded arrivals show a mixture of free-agent additions, transfers and returns from loan. D. Haziza and D. Hugi joined as free agents from Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem respectively, while Samu arrived from Maritimo on the same basis. N. Niddam and A. Azugi were recorded as transfers from Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bnei Sakhnin, and B. Konaté joined from Kryvbas KR. Several players returned from loans, including F. Vargas, A. Kanarik, O. Azulay, Fares Agbaria, J. Kadah and O. Eliyahu. Earlier 2026 arrivals also included W. Cyprien and N. Antman as free agents.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Tshibangu |
Emirates Club
|
- | 31 July 2026 |
| D. Haziza |
Maccabi Haifa
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| N. Niddam |
Maccabi Tel Aviv
|
Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
| N. Niddam |
Maccabi Tel Aviv
|
Transfer | 7 July 2026 |
| Samu |
Maritimo
|
Free agent | 6 July 2026 |
| A. Azugi |
Bnei Sakhnin
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Hugi |
Beitar Jerusalem
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| G. Morozov |
Beitar Jerusalem
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Dan Lee-Yam |
Hapoel Ra'anana
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| G. Morozov |
Beitar Jerusalem
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Hugi |
Beitar Jerusalem
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Lee Yam |
Hapoel Ra'anana
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| O. Eliyahu |
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Kadah |
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Hapoel Ramat Gan
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Recorded departures include loans, free-agent exits and transfers. Daniel Atlan went to Hapoel Ra’anana on loan, while Fares Agbaria moved to Kiryat Yam SC on another loan and T. Teana joined Maccabi Bnei Raina temporarily. F. Vargas transferred to Neftchi Baku, and O. Azulay moved to Hapoel Ra’anana in a recorded transfer. Free-agent departures included W. Harris to New England Revolution, Heriberto Tavares to Universitatea Craiova, R. Keller to Debreceni VSC and Y. Sadeh to CFR 1907 Cluj. Other recorded exits include Luccas Paraizo to Leixoes.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Y. Nir On |
Maccabi Haifa
|
Loan | 15 August 2026 |
| Pedrinho |
Hatta SC
|
Transfer | 7 August 2026 |
| D. Atlan |
Hapoel Ra'anana
|
Loan | 29 July 2026 |
| Daniel Atlan |
Hapoel Ra'anana
|
Loan | 29 July 2026 |
| L. Halaf |
Bnei Sakhnin
|
Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
Kiryat Yam SC
|
Loan | 22 July 2026 | |
| F. Vargas |
Neftchi Baku
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
Maccabi Bnei Raina
|
Loan | 12 July 2026 | |
| W. Harris |
New England Revolution
|
Free agent | 12 July 2026 |
|
Hapoel Ra'anana
|
Transfer | 11 July 2026 | |
| G. Diomandé |
Maccabi Bnei Raina
|
Loan | 1 July 2026 |
| Heriberto Tavares |
Universitatea Craiova
|
Free agent | 1 July 2026 |
| Dan Lee-Yam |
Maccabi Petah Tikva
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Mizrachi |
Hapoel Katamon
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Tzarfati |
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recorded 2026 movement presents a mixed circulation of players rather than a single recruitment pattern. Arrivals include free agents such as D. Haziza, D. Hugi, Samu, W. Cyprien and N. Antman, alongside transfers involving N. Niddam, A. Azugi and B. Konaté. The arrival list also contains multiple loan returns, showing that players moved back into the club pathway from different Israeli sides and from Neftchi Baku. Departures during the same period combine loans, free-agent exits and transfers, with destinations ranging from Israeli clubs to teams in England, Portugal, Romania, Azerbaijan and the United States. Fares Agbaria, F. Vargas and O. Azulay appear in both arrival and departure activity at different points, reflecting movement across successive registrations or loan stages. Because these are recent recorded entries rather than a complete transfer history, the pattern describes documented activity, not a definitive balance of all business.
Leagues Maccabi Netanya has participated in
Maccabi Netanya’s latest recorded competition cycle through 2025 includes Ligat Ha’al, the State Cup, Toto Cup Ligat Al and club friendlies. The first three are domestic competitions spanning league and cup formats, while the friendly schedule is recorded separately. Participation in the UEFA Europa Conference League is listed for 2022 and is therefore historical rather than recent in this profile. Liga Leumit appears only for 2016, also as a historical competition entry. The competition record thus connects the club with Israel’s main domestic senior calendar and a documented European campaign, without establishing a current 2026 fixture list.
More about Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Netanya Football Club is based in Netanya, Israel, and was founded in 1934. Known as The Diamonds, the club carries a visual identity built around yellow and black, with the diamond motif reflecting Netanya’s association with the Diamond City name. The badge also draws on Star of David imagery linked to the wider Maccabi tradition.
The club’s home is Netanya Stadium, a modern municipal ground in the eastern industrial zone of the city. Its relatively intimate setting is associated with an intense match-day atmosphere and a passionate local following. That connection between club and city is central to Maccabi Netanya’s profile, giving its football a strong community presence beyond the pitch.
Maccabi Netanya is regarded as one of the historic standard-bearers of Israeli football. Its most prominent eras came in the 1970s and 1980s, when it enjoyed domestic dominance and established a lasting reputation in the national game. The club’s recorded participation also includes the Israeli Premier League, the State Cup and Toto Cup, as well as a UEFA Europa Conference League campaign in 2022. Its broader continental story is associated with appearances in UEFA qualifying rounds and earlier regional competition.
The club operates under private ownership supported by local business leadership, with an emphasis on community integration and financial stability. Its football ecosystem has traditionally combined a youth academy pathway from the Sharon region with experienced Israeli players and carefully selected international additions. That blend helps explain the club’s enduring identity: a historic Netanya institution retaining a recognisable local culture while remaining connected to the wider Israeli and European football landscape.
Last matches statistics for Maccabi Netanya
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wieczysta Kraków
0 - 1
Maccabi Netanya
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Maccabi Netanya
3 - 1
Hapoel Katamon
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Maccabi Petah Tikva
1 - 2
Maccabi Netanya
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Maccabi Netanya
2 - 3
Hapoel Ramat Gan
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Hapoel Petah Tikva
0 - 2
Maccabi Netanya
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Maccabi Netanya
0 - 1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Maccabi Netanya
0 - 0
Bnei Sakhnin
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Beitar Jerusalem
1 - 4
Maccabi Netanya
|
8 / 12 |
|
71 | 24 | 3 | 2 |
|
Maccabi Netanya
1 - 1
Hapoel Haifa
|
6 / 14 |
|
87 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
|
Hapoel Ramat Gan
2 - 0
Maccabi Netanya
|
7 / 23 |
|
0% | 16 | 3 | 1 |
Detailed statistics Maccabi Netanya
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).