Ilay Hagag (Hebrew: עילאי חג'ג'; born 07 Nov 2001) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Maccabi Haifa F.C.

Early life

Hagag was born in Kiryat Gat, Israel, to a Jewish family. He is a youth product of Maccabi Kiryat Gat F.C. and Maccabi Haifa. On 11 August 2020, he signed his first professional contract with Maccabi Haifa.[1] On 5 August 2021, he joined Hapoel Afula on a 2 year-loan in the Liga Leumit.[2] He made his debut for Hapoel Afula on 5 August 2021 in a game against Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C. in the 2021-22 Toto Cup.[3]

On 16 March 2023, he returned to Maccabi Haifa and extended his contract with them for 3 years.[4] On 18 July 2023, he debuted with them in a 2–1 UEFA Champions League qualifying win over Ħamrun Spartans.

International career

Hagag is a youth international for Israel. He was part of the Israel U21s for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[5]

Career statistics

Club

As of 04 June 2023[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season Division League National cup League Cup Other Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Maccabi Haifa 2020-21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hapoel Afula 2021-22 2 36 6 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 40 6
2022-23 33 4 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 7
Career total 69 10 5 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 78 13

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Israel U21 2022 2 0
Israel U21 2023 2 0
Total 4 0

See also

References

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