Walid Badir facts for kids
Badir playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv in 2010
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 12 March 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Kafr Qasim, Israel | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Hapoel Tel Aviv (assistant manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1987–1989 | Hapoel Kafr Qasim | ||
| 1990–1992 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1999 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 153 | (19) |
| 1999–2000 | Wimbledon | 21 | (1) |
| 2000–2005 | Maccabi Haifa | 141 | (28) |
| 2005–2013 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 237 | (24) |
| Total | 552 | (72) | |
| International career | |||
| 1997–2007 | Israel | 74 | (12) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2015– | Hapoel Tel Aviv (assistant manager) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Walid Badir (born on March 12, 1974) is a famous Israeli former professional footballer. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both attack and defense.
Walid Badir won many important titles during his career. He won four league championships with Maccabi Haifa. Later, he joined Hapoel Tel Aviv in 2005. He became the captain of Hapoel Tel Aviv and helped them win another league title. He retired from playing football in 2013. Walid also played for the Israel national team, scoring 12 goals in 74 games between 1997 and 2007.
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Early Life and Start in Football
Walid Badir was born in Kafr Qasim, Israel. He grew up in an Arab-Muslim family.
Youth Teams
Walid was seen as a very promising player from a young age. He played for youth football clubs like Hapoel Kafr Qasim and Hapoel Petah Tikva. His talent helped him get a spot on the main team's Premier League squad.
Playing for Hapoel Petah Tikva
Walid Badir played for Hapoel Petah Tikva for seven years, from 1992 to 1999. During this time, he scored 19 goals for the team.
Professional Club Career
Time at Wimbledon F.C.
In 1999, Walid Badir moved to England to play for Wimbledon. He scored one goal in a league game against Manchester United at their home stadium, Old Trafford. However, he only played in 21 games for Wimbledon before returning to Israel.
Success with Maccabi Haifa
Walid Badir came back to Israel in 2000 and joined Maccabi Haifa. This was at the start of a successful period for the club under coach Avram Grant. With Walid as part of the team, Maccabi Haifa won four league championships. They were very strong, only missing out on the title once in 2002–03.
Becoming a Leader at Hapoel Tel Aviv
In 2005, Walid Badir signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv. He quickly became a key player for them. In the 2005–06 season, Hapoel Tel Aviv finished second in the league and won the State Cup. Walid was given the important role of team captain and kept this role until he retired.
On August 26, 2013, Walid Badir played his last game for Hapoel Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium. The club and its fans gave him a big standing ovation to thank him for his amazing career.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Walid Badir started coaching. On November 17, 2012, he was appointed as a caretaker manager for Hapoel Tel Aviv. He later became an assistant manager for the club.
Playing for the National Team
Walid Badir played 74 games for the Israel national team. He scored 12 goals for his country. His first game for Israel was on August 5, 1997, in a friendly match against Belarus.
One of his most memorable goals was in a 2006 World Cup qualifying match against France. He scored in the 83rd minute, helping Israel get a draw against the strong French team.
Achievements and Awards
Walid Badir won many trophies during his football career:
- Israeli Premier League: 2000–01, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2009–10
- Toto Cup: 2002–03
- Israel State Cup: 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012
See also
In Spanish: Walid Badir para niños
