Eitan Tibi facts for kids
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Tibi playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 16 November 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Jerusalem, Israel | ||
| Height | 1.85 m | ||
| Playing position | Centre-back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Hapoel Be'er Sheva | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Beitar Haifa | |||
| 2005–2006 | Maccabi Netanya | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2010 | Beitar Jerusalem | 23 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | → Hapoel Ra'anana (loan) | 33 | (2) |
| 2008–2009 | → Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan (loan) | 28 | (4) |
| 2010–2011 | Charleroi | 9 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 31 | (0) |
| 2012–2021 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 247 | (5) |
| 2021– | Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 78 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2012–2021 | Israel | 57 | (1) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Eitan Tibi (born on November 16, 1987) is a professional footballer from Israel. He plays as a centre-back, which is a defender, for the club Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Israeli Premier League. He also plays for the Israel national team.
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Eitan Tibi: A Football Journey
Early Life and Beginnings
Eitan Tibi was born in Jerusalem, Israel. He grew up in a Sephardic Jewish family. His journey in football began when he was young.
Club Adventures
Eitan started playing football in the youth teams of Beitar Haifa and Maccabi Netanya. He worked hard to become a professional player.
Starting Out: Beitar Jerusalem
In 2006, when he was 19, Eitan joined Beitar Jerusalem. He signed a four-year contract. In his first year, he found it tough to get into the main team. So, he was loaned out to Hapoel Ra'anana for the 2007–08 season. A "loan" means a player temporarily plays for another team. The next year, he was loaned again to HaKoach Ramat Gan.
In the 2009–10 season, Eitan returned to Beitar Jerusalem. He played in 21 league games. After that, he decided to try playing football in Europe.
Moving to Belgium: Charleroi
Eitan signed a two-year contract with a Belgian team called Charleroi. He played 9 games there. However, he found it hard to get a regular spot in the starting team. So, he decided to return to Israel in January 2011.
Becoming a Champion: Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Back in Israel, Eitan joined Ironi Kiryat Shmona. He signed a contract for three and a half years. The 2011–12 season was amazing for him and his team. Eitan was a very important player. Ironi Kiryat Shmona won the historic championship title that year! They also won the Toto Cup Al. This was a huge achievement for the club.
Golden Years: Maccabi Tel Aviv
On August 29, 2012, Eitan joined Maccabi Tel Aviv. He signed a three-year contract. He made his first appearance for the club on September 3, 2012. He quickly became a key defender for Maccabi. He played alongside another great defender, Carlos García.
In the 2012–13 season, Eitan played 34 times in the league. He scored his first goal for Maccabi on March 2, 2013. That season, he won his second championship title in a row, and his first with Maccabi Tel Aviv. He also played in his first European match in July 2013, in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
The 2013–14 season started incredibly well for Eitan and Maccabi. They set a new record in the Israeli Premier League. They didn't let any goals in until the 7th game of the season! Eitan won another championship with Maccabi that season.
In the 2014–15 season, Eitan helped Maccabi win their third championship in a row. They also won the State Cup and the Toto Cup. This was a "treble" – winning three major trophies in one season!
In 2015–16, Eitan and Maccabi Tel Aviv made it to the UEFA Champions League group stage. This is a very big achievement for any club. At the end of that season, he signed a new three-year contract with Maccabi. He played for Maccabi Tel Aviv for nine years, from 2012 to 2021. During this time, he played 247 league games and scored 5 goals.
New Home: Hapoel Be'er Sheva
On June 28, 2021, Eitan Tibi signed a two-year contract with Hapoel Be'er Sheva. He continues to play as a strong defender for his new team. With Hapoel Be'er Sheva, he won the State Cup in 2021–22 and the Super Cup in 2022.
Playing for Israel
Eitan Tibi made his debut for the national team in 2012. This was in a friendly match against the Czech Republic. Because of his great performances for Maccabi Tel Aviv, he became a regular player for the national team. He played 57 games for Israel and scored 1 goal. His goal for Israel was on October 7, 2017, against Liechtenstein during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Trophies and Wins
Eitan Tibi has won many important titles throughout his career:
- Beitar Jerusalem
- Premier League (1): 2006–07
- Ironi Kiryat Shmona
- Premier League (1): 2011–12
- Toto Cup (1): 2011–12
- Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Premier League (5): 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2018–19, 2019–20
- State Cup (2): 2014–15, 2020–21
- Toto Cup (4): 2014–15, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21
- Super Cup (2): 2019, 2020
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva
- State Cup (1): 2021–22
- Super Cup (1): 2022
