Eyad Abu Abaid (or Iyad,[1] Arabic: إيَاد أَبُو عُبَيْد, Hebrew: איאד אבו עביד; born 31 December 1994) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a defender for Israeli Premier League club Bnei Sakhnin.[2]

Early life

Abu Abaid was born in the Arab village of Meiser, Israel.[3]

Club career

Abu Abaid made his debut for Maccabi Netanya on 12 August 2014 in a Toto Cup game against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Since then, he became a regular in the starting lineup.

On 25 June 2016, he signed for a three-year contract with Maccabi Haifa in which he played 16 matches.

On 8 June 2017, Abu Abaid signed a contract for Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona.

International career

He made his debut for the Israel national football team on 1 September 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands, a 4–0 away victory. He substituted Nir Bitton in the 84th minute.[4]

Honours

Club

Hapoel Be'er Sheva

References

  1. ^ Eyad Abu Abaid at Soccerway
  2. ^ Eyad Abu AbaidIsrael Football Association league player details
  3. ^ Eyad Abu Abaid at Soccerway
  4. ^ "Faroe Islands v Israel game report". FIFA. 1 September 2021.
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