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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ben Sahar | ||
| Date of birth | 10 August 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Holon, Israel | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Hapoel Tel Aviv | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2006 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | ||
| 2006–2007 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2009 | Chelsea | 3 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Queens Park Rangers (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2008 | → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 12 | (3) |
| 2008 | → Portsmouth (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2009 | → De Graafschap (loan) | 16 | (5) |
| 2009–2012 | Espanyol | 22 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | → Hapoel Tel Aviv (loan) | 30 | (16) |
| 2011–2012 | → Auxerre (loan) | 21 | (3) |
| 2012–2014 | Hertha BSC | 18 | (2) |
| 2013 | → Hertha BSC II | 7 | (3) |
| 2013–2014 | → Arminia Bielefeld (loan) | 14 | (4) |
| 2014–2015 | Willem II | 34 | (7) |
| 2015–2021 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 151 | (62) |
| 2020–2021 | → APOEL (loan) | 32 | (6) |
| 2021–2023 | Maccabi Haifa | 20 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Maccabi Petah Tikva | 23 | (4) |
| 2024– | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 22 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2005–2006 | Israel U17 | 6 | (5) |
| 2006 | Israel U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2006–2010 | Israel U21 | 16 | (8) |
| 2007–2019 | Israel | 44 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2024 | |||
Ben Sahar, born on August 10, 1989, is a professional football player from Israel. He plays as a striker, which means he's usually trying to score goals. Ben currently plays for Hapoel Tel Aviv and has also played for the Israel national team.
Contents
- Early Life and Background
- Club Football Journey
- International Career
- Career Goals for Israel
- Awards and Achievements
- See also
Early Life and Background
Ben Sahar was born in Holon, Israel. He grew up in the city of Modi'in, Israel. His father is an electrician, and his mother teaches sports. Ben's family background includes Jewish heritage from Tunisia, Poland, and Latvia.
Because he is an Israeli citizen, Ben Sahar had to complete military service. He visited his military base whenever he was on vacation in Israel.
Club Football Journey
Ben Sahar started playing football in his hometown of Modi'in. He joined the Sportop Football Academy before moving to the youth team of Hapoel Tel Aviv. He was promoted to the main team but moved to Chelsea before playing any matches for Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Playing for Chelsea
Ben Sahar joined Chelsea, a big English club, in May 2006. He was only 16 years old when he signed. He had spent two months trying out for the team before joining.
Ben played his first game for Chelsea in the FA Cup on January 6, 2007. He came on as a substitute in the second half. A few days later, he played in the League Cup. He also made his Premiership debut in January 2007. He played two more Premier League games for Chelsea that season.
Loan to Queens Park Rangers
In July 2007, Ben Sahar joined Queens Park Rangers on loan. This was for the start of the 2007–08 season. He scored two goals in a friendly match against Fulham. However, he had several injuries and did not score in his nine league games.
Loan to Sheffield Wednesday
After his time at QPR, Ben Sahar went on loan to Sheffield Wednesday in February 2008. He scored his first goal for Sheffield Wednesday in March 2008. He scored two more goals, including one that helped Sheffield Wednesday stay in the Championship league. He finished this loan spell with three goals in 12 games.
Loan to Portsmouth
In July 2008, Ben Sahar joined Portsmouth on a six-month loan. He played in many pre-season games and scored some goals. However, he did not play in any official matches for Portsmouth. He was often a substitute but never got to play.
Loan to De Graafschap
Ben Sahar then joined De Graafschap, a Dutch team, on loan in January 2009. He played for them until the end of the season. He scored his first goal in the Eredivisie league in his very first game. He scored five goals and made one assist in 16 league games for De Graafschap. He also scored one goal and made two assists in the play-off games.
Moving to Espanyol
In the summer of 2009, Ben Sahar moved to Espanyol in Spain. He signed a four-year deal. In August 2009, he scored two goals in a friendly match against Liverpool. He scored his first league goal for Espanyol in September 2009. This was also Espanyol's first goal at their new stadium in a competitive match.
Loan to Hapoel Tel Aviv
In July 2010, Ben Sahar returned to his youth club, Hapoel Tel Aviv, on a one-year loan. He scored his first goal for Hapoel Tel Aviv in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match. He found it hard to score at first in the Israeli league. But when another player got injured, Ben started scoring more goals.
Loan to Auxerre
On July 4, 2011, Ben Sahar joined Auxerre, a French team, on a one-year loan. Auxerre had the option to buy him permanently, but they did not take it.
Playing for Hertha BSC
In July 2012, Ben Sahar signed with Hertha BSC, a German team, for free. He made his league debut for them in September 2012.
Loan to Arminia Bielefeld
From January 2014 to June 2014, Ben Sahar was on loan to Arminia Bielefeld.
Time at Willem II
On July 21, 2014, Ben Sahar signed a one-year deal with Willem II, a Dutch team. He scored 7 goals that season.
Success at Hapoel Be'er Sheva
On July 8, 2015, Ben Sahar signed a three-year deal with Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Israel. He scored nine goals in the 2015–16 season. This helped his team win their first league championship in 40 years. He also won the Israel State Cup, Toto Cup, and Israel Super Cup with them.
Time at Maccabi Haifa
Ben Sahar joined Maccabi Haifa in 2021. He helped them win the 2021 Israel Super Cup and the Toto Cup. He also won the Israeli Premier League with them in the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons.
Playing for Maccabi Petah Tikva
On July 1, 2023, Ben Sahar joined Maccabi Petah Tikva. On May 30, 2024, he won his first title with the club, the Israel State Cup. They beat Hapoel Be'er Sheva 1–0 in the final.
Return to Hapoel Tel Aviv
On August 18, 2024, Ben Sahar returned to Hapoel Tel Aviv. The team had been relegated to Liga Leumit, which is a lower league.
International Career
Ben Sahar has played for Israel's national football teams at different age levels.
Youth National Teams
On October 7, 2006, Ben Sahar played his first game for the Israel U-21s. He scored a goal that helped Israel qualify for the UEFA U-21 Championship in 2007.
Senior National Team
On February 7, 2007, at 17 years old, Ben Sahar became the youngest player to play for the Israel national football team. He earned his second cap against England in March 2007.
Ben Sahar became the youngest player to score for the Israel national team in his third game. He scored two goals against Estonia on March 28, 2007. He scored his third international goal in September 2008 against Switzerland. He scored two more goals in September 2009 against Luxembourg.
Career Goals for Israel
Ben Sahar has scored several goals for the Israel national team. Here is a list of his international goals:
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 March 2007 | Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan, Israel |  Estonia |
3–0 | 4–0 | UEFA Euro 2008 qualification |
| 2 | 4–0 | |||||
| 3 | 6 September 2008 | Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan, Israel |  Switzerland |
2–2 | 2–2 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 4 | 9 September 2009 | Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan, Israel |  Luxembourg |
6–0 | 7–0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5 | 7–0 | |||||
| 6 | 29 February 2012 | HaMoshava Stadium, Petah Tikva, Israel |  Ukraine |
2–3 | 2–3 | Friendly |
| 7 | 6 June 2017 | Netanya Stadium, Netanya, Israel |  Moldova |
1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 8 | 15 November 2018 | Netanya Stadium, Netanya, Israel |  Guatemala |
7–0 | 7–0 | Friendly |
Awards and Achievements
Ben Sahar has won several titles with the clubs he has played for:
Hapoel Tel Aviv
- Israel State Cup: 2010–11
Hertha BSC
- 2. Bundesliga: 2012–13 (This is the second-highest football league in Germany)
Hapoel Beer Sheva
- Israeli Premier League: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 (This is the top football league in Israel)
- Israel State Cup: 2019–20
- Toto Cup: 2016–17
- Israel Super Cup: 2016
Maccabi Haifa
- Israeli Premier League: 2021–22, 2022–23
- Toto Cup: 2021–22
- Israel Super Cup: 2021
Maccabi Petah Tikva
- Israel State Cup: 2023–24
See also
In Spanish: Ben Sahar para niños
