Shmuel Ben-Dror
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Shmuel Ben Dror was an Israeli association football player.
. He played defense for and was the first captain of the Israeli national soccer team
. He scored Israel's first goal, in 1948, in a match against the United States.
He also played for Maccabi Petah Tikva.
In addition, he served on the board of directors of the Israel Football Association
.
Soccer career
Ben Dror was born in Petah TikvaPetah Tikva
Petah Tikva known as Em HaMoshavot , is a city in the Center District of Israel, east of Tel Aviv.According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, at the end of 2009, the city's population stood at 209,600. The population density is approximately...
. He played defense for and was the first captain of the Israeli national soccer team
Israel 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...
. He scored Israel's first goal, in 1948, in a match against the United States.
He also played for Maccabi Petah Tikva.
In addition, he served on the board of directors of the Israel Football Association
Israel Football Association
The Israel Football Association , also known as IFA, is the governing body of football in Israel. It organizes the football leagues, Israeli Premier League, Israeli State Cup, Toto Cup and the Israeli national football team. The association is based in Ramat Gan...
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