Yehoshua Glazer facts for kids
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Glazer in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Yehoshua "Shiye" Glazer | ||
| Date of birth | December 29, 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine | ||
| Date of death | December 29, 2018 (aged 91) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 19??–1945 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1945–1963 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 166 | (139) |
| 1963–1964 | Hapoel Kfar Saba | 26 | (17) |
| 1964–1965 | Beitar Netanya | 28 | (16) |
| 1965–1966 | Beitar Jerusalem | 23 | (9) |
| 1966–1967 | Sektzia Ness Ziona | ||
| National team | |||
| 1949–1961 | Israel | 35 | (18) |
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Yehoshua Glazer was a famous Israeli football player. He was born on December 29, 1927, and passed away on December 29, 2018. People often called him "Shiye." He was known for being a great striker, which means he was a player who focused on scoring goals.
Glazer spent most of his amazing career playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.. He also proudly represented the Israel national football team. He was a true legend in Israeli football.
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Yehoshua Glazer's Football Journey
Yehoshua Glazer started his football journey in the youth teams of Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.. He played there from a young age until 1945. This is where he learned the skills that would make him a star.
Playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv
From 1945 to 1963, Glazer played for the main team of Maccabi Tel Aviv. This was a very long time, showing how loyal and important he was to the club. During these years, he played in 166 games and scored an incredible 139 goals. This made him one of the top scorers in the team's history.
Other Clubs Glazer Played For
After his long time at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Glazer also played for a few other teams.
- From 1963 to 1964, he played for Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C.. He played 26 games and scored 17 goals.
- From 1964 to 1965, he joined Beitar Netanya F.C.. He played 28 games and scored 16 goals.
- From 1965 to 1966, he played for Beitar Jerusalem F.C.. He played 23 games and scored 9 goals.
- From 1966 to 1967, he played for Sektzia Ness Ziona F.C..
Playing for the Israeli National Team
Yehoshua Glazer also played for the Israel national football team. He represented his country from 1949 to 1961. He played in 35 international games and scored 18 goals for Israel. This is a great achievement for any player.
Awards and Achievements
Yehoshua Glazer won many important awards during his career. He helped his teams win several championships and cups.
Israeli Premier League Titles
Glazer was part of the Maccabi Tel Aviv team that won the Israeli Premier League six times. This is the top football league in Israel.
- 1946–47 season
- 1949–50 season
- 1951–52 season
- 1953–54 season
- 1955–56 season
- 1957–58 season
Israel State Cup Wins
He also helped his team win the Israel State Cup six times. This is another very important competition in Israeli football.
- 1946
- 1947
- 1954
- 1955
- 1958
- 1959
Yehoshua Glazer is remembered as one of Israel's greatest football players. His skill as a striker and his many wins made him a true legend of the sport.
