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Personal information
Full name Michael Kadosh
Date of birth (1940-04-23)23 April 1940
Place of birth Alexandria, Egypt
Date of death 29 April 2014(2014-04-29) (aged 74)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Youth career
Maccabi Jaffa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1957–1958 Maccabi Jaffa
1958–1970 Hakoah Ramat Gan
1970–1971 Maccabi Netanya
1971–1976 Maccabi Tel Aviv
Teams managed
1976–1978 Hapoel Lod
1978–1980 Hakoah Ramat Gan
1980–1982 Maccabi Ramat Amidar
1982–1983 Maccabi Yavne
1983–1984 Hapoel Ashkelon
1984–1985 Maccabi Yavne
1985 Hapoel Lod
1985–1986 Shimshon Tel Aviv
1986–1987 Hapoel Ramat Gan
1987–1989 Maccabi Yavne
1989–1990 Maccabi Sha'arayim
1990–1991 Hapoel Ashdod
1991–1992 Beitar Jerusalem
1992–1993 Hapoel Ashkelon
1993–1996 Beitar Tel Aviv
1996–1998 Hakoah Ramat Gan
1998–1999 Hapoel Ashdod
1999–2000 Beitar Be'er Sheva
2000–2003 Hapoel Be'er Sheva
2003–2004 Hapoel Kfar Saba
2004–2005 Maccabi Herzliya
2005 Hapoel Be'er Sheva
2005–2006 Bnei Sakhnin
2006–2007 Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
2007–2009 Hapoel Jerusalem
2009–2010 Beitar Shimshon Tel Aviv
2010–2012 Hapoel Jerusalem
2013 Hapoel Ashkelon
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Michael "Lufa" Kadosh (Hebrew: מיכאל "לופא" קדוש) was a famous Israeli football player and coach. He was born on April 23, 1940, in Alexandria, Egypt. He passed away on April 29, 2014, at the age of 74. Michael Kadosh was known for his skills as a goalkeeper and later for his long career as a football manager.

Michael Kadosh's Football Journey

Michael Kadosh started his football career playing for Maccabi Jaffa. He was a talented goalkeeper. Later, he played for several other important Israeli clubs. These included Hakoah Ramat Gan, Maccabi Netanya, and Maccabi Tel Aviv. He was a key player in winning championships for his teams.

Playing Career Highlights

Michael Kadosh helped his teams win major titles. He was part of three teams that won the top Israeli football league. He also helped win the national cup competition once.

  • Israeli Premier League (3 wins):
    • 1964-65 (with Hakoah Ramat Gan)
    • 1970–71 (with Maccabi Netanya)
    • 1971–72 (with Maccabi Tel Aviv)
  • Israel State Cup (1 win):
    • 1969 (with Hakoah Ramat Gan)

Coaching and Management Career

After his playing days, Michael Kadosh became a football manager. He coached many different teams across Israel. His coaching career lasted for many years, from 1976 until 2013. He was known for his dedication and passion for the sport.

Managerial Achievements

As a manager, Michael Kadosh also helped teams achieve success. He led several clubs to win their league divisions.

  • Israeli Second Division (2 wins):
    • 1978-79 (with Hapoel Lod)
    • 2000–01 (with Hapoel Be'er Sheva)
  • Toto Cup (Artzit) (1 win):
    • 1996-97 (with Hakoah Ramat Gan)
  • Israeli Third Division (2 wins):
    • 2007–08 (with Hapoel Jerusalem)
    • 2010–11 (with Hapoel Jerusalem)

Later Years and Legacy

Michael Kadosh continued to be involved in football for most of his life. He was a respected figure in Israeli sports. He passed away in 2014 after battling cancer. His contributions as both a player and a manager left a lasting mark on Israeli football.

See also

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