Klemi Saban
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Rahamim Saban, commonly known as Klemi Saban, is an Israel
i football defender who plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- in Israel
before joining Romania
n club Steaua Bucureşti on June 28, 2006.
Saban was signed by Steaua Bucureşti in June 2006, and was set to become the first Israel to play in the Romanian Divizia A. But he ended up staying on the bench for Steaua's league opener and did not make his league debut until August 5, 2006. By then, Kobi Nachtailer
had already become the first Israeli to play in the league because he started his club's (FC Vaslui
) first match of the season.
His club debut came earlier though when he featured in a UEFA Champions League
qualifying match against ND Gorica
. Saban was responsible for Steaua's last goal of the match as he was tripped up in the penalty area and the official gave Steaua a penalty kick that sealed a 3-0 victory for them.
After one year in Romania
Saban returned to Israel, to Maccabi Netanya and signed a four-year contract.
On June 2010 Saban signed a 2 year conract with Maccabi Tel Aviv for a transfer fee of 180,000$.
team for which he won 17 caps. He also won 11 caps in the Under 21 squad. He scored his first goal on 10 September 2008 against Moldova in the World Cup 2010 qualifier.
is also a footballer as he plays in Liga Bet
with Maccabi HaSharon Netanya.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i football defender who plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Club career
Klemi began his career in Maccabi Netanya and then played for several teams - Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi HaifaMaccabi Haifa F.C.
Maccabi Haifa Football Club is an Israeli football team from the city of Haifa, a section of Maccabi Haifa sports club. The club has won 12 championships, 5 State Cups and 4 Toto Cups...
- in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
before joining Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n club Steaua Bucureşti on June 28, 2006.
Saban was signed by Steaua Bucureşti in June 2006, and was set to become the first Israel to play in the Romanian Divizia A. But he ended up staying on the bench for Steaua's league opener and did not make his league debut until August 5, 2006. By then, Kobi Nachtailer
Kobi Nachtailer
Kobi Nachtailer is a former Israeli professional football player who holds the distinction of being the first Israeli to play an official match for a Romanian football club.-Youth national team:...
had already become the first Israeli to play in the league because he started his club's (FC Vaslui
FC Vaslui
FC Vaslui is a professional football club from Vaslui, Romania. The club plays in Liga I and was founded in 2002. The best league finishes were achieved in the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons, when they managed to end up third. Since foundation, they finished each season in a higher rank than in the...
) first match of the season.
His club debut came earlier though when he featured in a UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
qualifying match against ND Gorica
ND Gorica
ND Gorica is a Slovenian football club, playing in the town of Nova Gorica. They are one of the most successful Slovenian clubs with four Slovenian League, two Slovenian Cup and one Slovenian Supercup titles. Together with NK Maribor and NK Celje they are the only club that have participated in...
. Saban was responsible for Steaua's last goal of the match as he was tripped up in the penalty area and the official gave Steaua a penalty kick that sealed a 3-0 victory for them.
After one year in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
Saban returned to Israel, to Maccabi Netanya and signed a four-year contract.
On June 2010 Saban signed a 2 year conract with Maccabi Tel Aviv for a transfer fee of 180,000$.
International career
Saban is a member of the IsraelIsrael national football team
The Israel national football team is the national football team of Israel, controlled by the Israel Football Association .Israel National Football is the direct successor of the Eretz Yisrael National Team during British Mandate...
team for which he won 17 caps. He also won 11 caps in the Under 21 squad. He scored his first goal on 10 September 2008 against Moldova in the World Cup 2010 qualifier.
Honours
- Israeli Premier League: 1
- 2005/06.
- Toto CupToto CupThe Toto Cup is an association football tournament that exists separately in the two highest divisions in Israel: the Premier League and Liga Leumit....
: 1- 2001/02
Personal life
Klemi's younger brother AviAvi Saban
Avi Saban is an Israeli football player who plays for Maccabi HaSharon Netanya.-References:...
is also a footballer as he plays in Liga Bet
Liga Bet
-History:League football started in Israel in 1949–50, a year after independence. However, the financial and security crises gripping the young nation caused the 1950–51 season to be abandoned before it had started. When football resumed in 1951–52, the new top division went by the name of Liga...
with Maccabi HaSharon Netanya.