Walid Badir
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Walid Badir is an Arab Israeli football player, currently playing as captain for Hapoel Tel Aviv.
he scored one league goal against Manchester United F.C.
at Old Trafford
. However, other than this Badir was unable to make a sufficient impact in his time there.
era. Grant, a longtime manager of clubs like Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C., moulded from young players like Badir and Yossi Benayoun
one of the most dangerous clubs in the history of Israeli football. With Badir, Haifa would win four championships, failing only once, in 2002-03 when Maccabi Tel-Aviv won the title.
and Roberto Colautti
, Badir signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv and became a major part of their 2005-06 season when they were runners-up to Maccabi Haifa and State cup winners, With Badir awarded the captaincy of the team ever since.
, and scored 12 goals. His first appearance was in August 5, 1997 in a friendly match against Belarus
(3-2).
One of his most notable games, was his 83rd-minute goal in Israel's
tie against France
in a 2006 World Cup qualifying match.
Early career
Badir was recognized early on as a valuable prospect, and played for the youth clubs Hapoel Kafr Qasim and Hapoel Petah Tikva, and later was given a spot on second teams premier league roster. Badir played for Petach Tikva for 7 consecutive seasons (1992–1997) and scored 19 goals.Wimbledon
During Walid Badir's time at WimbledonWimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
he scored one league goal against Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
at Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
. However, other than this Badir was unable to make a sufficient impact in his time there.
Maccabi Haifa
Badir relocated to Maccabi Haifa in 2000-2001 at the beginning of the Avraham GrantAvraham Grant
Avraham "Avram" Grant is an Israeli association football manager. Grant has spent the majority of his career coaching and managing in Israel, winning a number of national league and cup victories with different teams, and also managing the Israeli national team for four years.Grant moved to...
era. Grant, a longtime manager of clubs like Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C., moulded from young players like Badir and Yossi Benayoun
Yossi Benayoun
Yosef Shai "Yossi" Benayoun is an Israeli international footballer who plays for Arsenal on loan from Chelsea.Benayoun plays as an attacking midfielder, often occupying the space just behind the striker. In Israel, he is sometimes nicknamed "The Diamond from Dimona". He is also the captain of the...
one of the most dangerous clubs in the history of Israeli football. With Badir, Haifa would win four championships, failing only once, in 2002-03 when Maccabi Tel-Aviv won the title.
Hapoel Tel Aviv
In 2005, while the club began a major campaign to revamp the roster with South American players like Gustavo BoccoliGustavo Boccoli
Gustavo Boccoli is a Brazilian footballer. He is a versatile midfielder/forward who plays for Maccabi Haifa.-Career:...
and Roberto Colautti
Roberto Colautti
Roberto Damián Colautti is a naturalized Israeli football striker who plays as a striker for Maccabi Tel-Aviv in the Israeli Premier League, and internationally for the Israel national football team.-Personal life:...
, Badir signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv and became a major part of their 2005-06 season when they were runners-up to Maccabi Haifa and State cup winners, With Badir awarded the captaincy of the team ever since.
Israel national team
As of 2009, Badir had appeared in 76 games with Israel national football teamIsrael 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...
, and scored 12 goals. His first appearance was in August 5, 1997 in a friendly match against Belarus
Belarus national football team
The Belarus national football team represents Belarus in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus, the governing body for football in Belarus. Belarus' home ground is Dinamo Stadium in Minsk...
(3-2).
One of his most notable games, was his 83rd-minute goal in Israel's
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...
tie against France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
in a 2006 World Cup qualifying match.
Honours
- Israeli Premier League (5):
- 2000-01, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2009–10
- 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
- Israel State CupIsrael State CupThe State Cup , is a knockout cup competition in Israeli football, run by the Israeli Football Association.The State Cup was first held in 1927–28 as the Palestine Cup...
(4):- 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011