Maccabi Tel Aviv is a landmark of Israeli football, founded in 1906 and rooted in the coastal city of Tel Aviv. The yellow-and-blue club plays at Bloomfield Stadium in Jaffa and carries a reputation built on domestic success, continuity and European competition. Its identity combines a powerful urban supporter culture with the wider Maccabi sporting tradition. This team page brings together the club’s latest recorded senior squad, coaching timeline, recent player movement, competition footprint and enduring institutional profile, with information current.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Upcoming matches by league
Ligat Ha'al
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- Regular Season - 4
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Bloomfield Stadium -
- Regular Season - 5
Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Netanya Stadium -
- Regular Season - 6
Maccabi Tel AvivNo H2HBnei Sakhnin
Bloomfield Stadium -
- Regular Season - 7
Beitar JerusalemNo H2HMaccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv Last matches by league
Ligat Ha'al
UEFA Europa Conference League
Toto Cup Ligat Al
UEFA Europa League
Super Cup
Friendlies Clubs
State Cup
UEFA Champions League
Maccabi Tel Aviv Team Roster
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recorded senior squad contains 32 players across four positional groups. The list includes four goalkeepers, eight defenders, 11 midfielders and nine attackers, giving the roster its clearest structural balance in midfield and attack. Goalkeeping options are Idan Trau, O. Melika, R. Mishpati and S. Saadia. The defensive group includes R. Revivo, R. Shlomo and T. Asante, while Dor Peretz, D. Glazer, K. Andrade and K. Belić represent midfield options. The attacking group features Hélio Varela, O. Davida, S. Yehezkel and Y. Malede, alongside additional options in the recorded list.
position Goalkeeper
Ofek Melika Aharon
Idan Trau
Shalev Saadia
Roi Mishpati
position Defender
Mohamed Ali Camara
Tyrese Asante
Raz Shlomo
Noam Ben Harush Shani
Shahar Rosen
Itay Ben Hamo
position Midfielder
Eran Ginat
Kervin Mario Andrade Navarro
Gavriel Gilad Kanichowsky
Kristijan Belić
Dan Leon Glazer
O. N. Azo
Issouf Bemba Sissokho
Hélio Sandro Oliveira Alves Varela
Itamar Noy
Ido Shahar
Lotem Asres
Osher Davida
position Attacker
Ester Sokler
Sagiv Shalom Yehezkel
Elad Madmon
Hisham Layous
Saied Abu Farchi
Dor Peretz
I. Ben Simon
Last Maccabi Tel Aviv Coachs
Žarko Lazetić is the recorded current head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv, having begun the role on 1 June 2024. The Serbian coach leads a recent sequence of international appointments at the club. Robert David Keane’s tenure ran from June 2023 to June 2024, following Aitor Karanka’s spell from January to June 2023. Vladimir Ivić had been in charge from June 2022 until January 2023, while Mladen Krstajić’s recorded tenure covered December 2021 to May 2022. The timeline reflects a period of frequent coaching change before Lazetić’s ongoing appointment.
Žarko Lazetić
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Žarko Lazetić | Serbia | 1 June 2024 | |
| Robert David Keane | Republic of Ireland | 1 June 2023 | 1 June 2024 |
| Aitor Karanka de la Hoz | Spain | 1 January 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Vladimir Ivić | Serbia | 1 June 2022 | 1 January 2023 |
| Mladen Krstajić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 December 2021 | 1 May 2022 |
| Barak Itzhaki | Israel | 1 October 2021 | 1 December 2021 |
| Patrick van Leeuwen | Netherlands | 1 December 2020 | 1 October 2021 |
| Giorgios Donis | Germany | 1 August 2020 | 1 December 2020 |
| Vladimir Ivić | Serbia | 1 June 2018 | 1 July 2020 |
| Jordi Cruijff | Netherlands | 1 June 2017 | 1 June 2018 |
| José Carlos Fernandes Vidigal | Angola | 1 February 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Jordi Cruijff | Netherlands | 1 January 2017 | 1 February 2017 |
| Shota Arveladze | Georgia | 1 June 2016 | 1 January 2017 |
| Peter Sylvester Bosz | Netherlands | 1 January 2016 | 1 June 2016 |
| Slaviša Jokanović | Serbia | 1 June 2015 | 1 December 2015 |
| Óscar García Junyent | Spain | 1 June 2014 | 1 August 2014 |
| Paulo Manuel Carvalho de Sousa | Portugal | 1 June 2013 | 1 June 2014 |
| Óscar García Junyent | Spain | 1 June 2012 | 1 May 2013 |
| Nir Levine | Israel | 1 December 2011 | 1 June 2012 |
| Mordechai Ivanir | Israel | 1 January 2011 | 1 December 2011 |
| Yossi Mizrahi | Israel | 1 July 2010 | 1 January 2011 |
| Nir Levine | Israel | 1 October 2009 | 1 June 2010 |
| Avraham Grant | Israel | 1 July 1996 | 1 June 2000 |
| Avraham Grant | Israel | 1 July 1991 | 1 June 1995 |
Maccabi Tel Aviv Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mixture of direct transfers and returns from loan rather than a single movement type. E. Sokler arrived from Radnicki 1923, D. Glazer from Kairat Almaty and K. Belić from AZ Alkmaar, with all three listed as transfers. O. N. Azo returned from Ashdod, while A. Cordova, I. Oli, O. Roizman, N. Schwartz and several other players were also recorded as loan returns on 29 June. The entries are a recent limited sample, not a complete season total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Sokler |
Radnicki 1923
|
Transfer | 25 July 2026 |
| D. Glazer |
Kairat Almaty
|
Transfer | 7 July 2026 |
| K. Belić |
AZ Alkmaar
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| I. Oli |
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| H. Addo |
OFK Beograd
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
|
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 | |
| O. N. Azo |
Ashdod
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 | |
| Orel Baaia |
Hapoel Petah Tikva
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Rosen |
Hapoel Petah Tikva
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Niddam |
Hapoel Petah Tikva
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Yehuda Balay |
Hapoel Petah Tikva
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| H. Addo |
OFK Beograd
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Ayias |
Hapoel Haifa
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Y. Gerafi |
Hapoel Haifa
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The recorded departures feature a strong loan component alongside permanent transfers, free-agent exits and returns to parent clubs. Amit Karadi, Yali Danor, I. Weinberg, Rom Savic, Ron Feldman, Ran Rival and Yoav Junio were listed for loans, largely to Hapoel Kfar Shalem or other Israeli clubs. N. Niddam and B. Lin were recorded as transfers to Maccabi Netanya and Kryvbas KR. A. Tzur, Y. Gerafi and B. Lederman left as free agents, while Heitor and D. Tischler were loaned out. K. Belić and E. Sahiti were listed as returns from loan. This is a limited recent sample, not a complete account of departures.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Revivo |
Elche
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| N. Schwartz |
Hapoel Ramat Gan
|
Loan | 18 August 2026 |
| Orel Baaia |
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Loan | 16 August 2026 |
| Y. Malede |
Hapoel Beer Sheva
|
Transfer | 15 August 2026 |
Bnei Sakhnin
|
Loan | 20 July 2026 | |
|
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Loan | 19 July 2026 | |
|
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Loan | 18 July 2026 | |
|
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Loan | 18 July 2026 | |
|
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Loan | 18 July 2026 | |
|
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Loan | 18 July 2026 | |
| I. Weinberg |
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
Loan | 18 July 2026 |
| O. Roizman |
Hapoel Kfar Saba
|
Loan | 11 July 2026 |
| N. Niddam |
Maccabi Netanya
|
Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
| I. Oli |
Hapoel Ramat Gan
|
Loan | 7 July 2026 |
| I. Oli |
Hapoel Ramat Gan
|
Loan | 7 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s listed movement presents a varied mix of incoming transfers, loan returns and outgoing loan activity. The arrivals include three entries classified as transfers, from Radnicki 1923, Kairat Almaty and AZ Alkmaar, alongside a substantial group marked as returns from loan. The departure sample combines loans to Israeli clubs, transfers to Maccabi Netanya and Kryvbas KR, free-agent exits and returns to parent clubs. The recent activity therefore covers both players entering the squad and players moving temporarily or permanently away. It does not establish a complete seasonal balance, because the listed arrivals and departures are limited selections rather than exhaustive records, and no fees are provided. Most of the displayed movement is dated in late June and July 2026, with one earlier loan-return entry from February 2026.
Leagues Maccabi Tel Aviv has participated in
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recent recorded competition footprint includes Ligat Ha’al, the State Cup, Super Cup and Toto Cup Ligat Al in domestic football. Its European participation is recorded across the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, placing the club within the continent’s principal competition pathway. These six competitions have latest recorded entries in 2025 and are treated as recent in this profile. Friendlies Clubs is recorded through 2024 and therefore remains historical here. UEFA Europa Conference League participation is recorded through 2023 and is also treated as historical rather than current. The competition record spans league, domestic cup and European formats, with the Israeli top-flight programme at its core.
More about Maccabi Tel Aviv
Founded in 1906, Maccabi Tel Aviv is one of the defining institutions of Israeli football and is widely recognised as the country’s oldest and most decorated football club. Based in Tel Aviv, it has remained a permanent presence in the national top flight; the club is also distinguished by the long-standing record of never having been relegated. Its domestic identity is tied to sustained success in the league and State Cup, while its European history includes repeated participation in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League.
The club’s visual identity is immediate. Yellow and blue are its signature colours, adopted in the 1940s as a symbol of Jewish solidarity, and the team is commonly known as the Yellows. Its badge centres on a Star of David and the Maccabi name, linking football to a broader sporting and cultural tradition associated with the Maccabi movement and the historical Maccabees.
Maccabi Tel Aviv plays home matches at Bloomfield Stadium in Jaffa, within the Tel Aviv urban area. Shared with local rivals, the stadium is known for steep stands and an intense atmosphere that reinforces the club’s strong match-day culture. The venue is a practical home and an important part of the club’s public identity.
The organisation is privately owned and follows a professional structure shaped by European football practice, with sporting leadership and international coaching appointments. Its football model traditionally combines leading domestic players, selected international recruits and a respected youth academy. That academy supplies the senior side with homegrown talent and contributes to the wider Israeli football system. Together, its uninterrupted top-flight presence, distinctive colours, urban home and continental reach explain why Maccabi Tel Aviv occupies such a central place in the country’s football ecosystem.
Last matches statistics for Maccabi Tel Aviv
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sheriff Tiraspol
0 - 5
Maccabi Tel Aviv
|
12 / 19 |
|
0% | 0 | 1 | |
|
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1 - 0
Sheriff Tiraspol
|
3 / 0 |
|
0% | 9 | - | |
|
Maccabi Tel Aviv
0 - 3
CSKA Sofia
|
2 / 0 |
|
0% | 21 | 3 | |
|
CSKA Sofia
1 - 3
Maccabi Tel Aviv
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Maccabi Netanya
0 - 1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
FC Lugano
2 - 1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
|
1 / 11 |
|
87 | 15 | - | |
|
Hapoel Katamon
2 - 5
Maccabi Tel Aviv
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1 - 1
FC Lugano
|
7 / 20 |
|
88 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
|
Maccabi Tel Aviv
3 - 1
Maccabi Haifa
|
7 / 14 |
|
81 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
|
Hapoel Beer Sheva
1 - 4
Maccabi Tel Aviv
|
14 / 22 |
|
89 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
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Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
Ligat Ha'al 2026 - 1555495
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Lugano
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1623422
FC Lugano vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1623397
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia
UEFA Europa League 2026 - 1607563
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Sheriff Tiraspol
UEFA Europa League 2026 - 1593526
Sheriff Tiraspol vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
UEFA Europa League 2026 - 1593522
2023-2024
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