Yorai Maliach (Hebrew: יוראי מליח; born 26 March 1998) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a right back for Liga Leumit club Hapoel Rishon LeZion.[1][2][3]
Early career
Maliach played in the youth sector of Beitar Jerusalem.
Club career
He has represented Beitar Nordia Jerusalem and Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem. In 2021, he signed with Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Jerusalem on a permanent deal, after having spent previously time with the club on loan.
For the 2024–25 season, Maliach signed with Liga Leumit club Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
International career
A former Israeli youth international, Maliach has played for Israel in under-16, under-17, under-18 and under-19 youth national teams.
Personal life
Born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel, Maliach has a dual citizenship of Israel and Finland.[4] He is of Yemeni descent on his father's side. His maternal grandmother is Finnish and his maternal grandfather is French of Polish descent, who had moved to Israel when six months old.[5]
Career statistics
- As of 19 January 2025[6]
| Club | Season | League | Cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Beitar Jerusalem | 2017–18 | Israeli Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| Beitar Nordia Jerusalem (loan) | 2018–19 | Liga Alef | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 25 | 2 | ||
| Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem (loan) | 2019–20 | Liga Leumit | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 28 | 0 | ||
| Hapoel Jerusalem (loan) | 2020–21 | Liga Leumit | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 28 | 1 | ||
| Hapoel Jerusalem | 2021–22 | Israeli Premier League | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1[c] | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Israeli Premier League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 3[c] | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Israeli Premier League | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 3[c] | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Total | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 36 | 0 | ||
| Hapoel Rishon LeZion | 2024–25 | Liga Leumit | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 0[c] | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| Career total | 118 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 132 | 3 | ||
- ^ Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem F.C. until the name change to Hapoel Jerusalem in May 2020
- ^ Includes Israel State Cup
- ^ a b c d Includes Toto Cup
Honours
Hapoel Jerusalem
- Liga Leumit runner-up: 2020–21
References
- ^ האם בית"ר צריכה להגביר את השימוש בקטמון כחממה להרצת שחקני נוער?, kolhair.co.il
- ^ מליח האריך את חוזהו בהפועל ירושלים, מלמוד לא יפתח את העונה, sports.walla.co.il
- ^ הפועל ירושלים סיימה ב-0:0 מול כפר קאסם בטדי, one.co.il
- ^ Yorai Maliach, WorldFootball
- ^ Yorai Maliach, betarnordia.co.il
- ^ Yorai Maliac, Global Sports Archive
External links
- Yorai Maliach at Soccerway