Wiyam Amashe
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Wiyam Amashe is a Druze
footballer currently playing at Maccabi Haifa
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from the village Buq'ata
, Golan Heights. He holds no official citizenship but rather an Israeli Travel Document
. With special permission from FIFA
, Amasha played for Israel despite having received interest from the Syrian Football Association
. When Amasha goes to a match abroad he is required to get a visa for any country since he doesn't hold a real passport.
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Amashe made his debut on 2011–12 UEFA Champions League
Second qualifying round, 13 July 2011, against Borac Banja Luka and scored three goals.
manager, Luis Fernández
, Amashe was thought to be on his way to making a full national team appearance. Due to changes in FIFA statutes, Amashe can not represent the full national team without acquiring an Israeli passport
. On November 30th 2011 FIFA gave Amashe a special premission to play for the israeli national team without a passport.
Druze
The Druze are an esoteric, monotheistic religious community, found primarily in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan, which emerged during the 11th century from Ismailism. The Druze have an eclectic set of beliefs that incorporate several elements from Abrahamic religions, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism...
footballer currently playing at Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi 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...
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Early life
Amasha is a DruzeDruze
The Druze are an esoteric, monotheistic religious community, found primarily in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan, which emerged during the 11th century from Ismailism. The Druze have an eclectic set of beliefs that incorporate several elements from Abrahamic religions, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism...
from the village Buq'ata
Buq'ata
Buq'ata is a Druze town in the northern Golan Heights, administered by Israel. It covers an area of 7,000 dunams , at a height of 1,070 metres above sea level, between Mount Hermonit and Mount Varda. Buq'ata achieved Israeli municipal status as a local council in 1982...
, Golan Heights. He holds no official citizenship but rather an Israeli Travel Document
Travel document
A travel document is an identity document issued by a government or international treaty organization to facilitate the movement of individuals or small groups of persons across international boundaries...
. With special permission from FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
, Amasha played for Israel despite having received interest from the Syrian Football Association
Syrian Arab Federation for Football
The Syrian Arab Federation for Football is the governing body of football in Syria.The make up of the Syrian Football Association Interim Committee has been finalised by FIFA.The following officials have been appointed.Dr Mua'tasem Gotog - Chairman...
. When Amasha goes to a match abroad he is required to get a visa for any country since he doesn't hold a real passport.
Playing career
On 7 June 20,2011 Amashe signed a four-year contract with Israeli defending champion 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...
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Amashe made his debut on 2011–12 UEFA Champions League
2011–12 UEFA Champions League
The 2011–12 UEFA Champions League is the 57th season of the European Cup, Europe's premier football tournament, and the 20th season in its current Champions League format. The final venue will be the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany...
Second qualifying round, 13 July 2011, against Borac Banja Luka and scored three goals.
International
After catching the eye of Israel national 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...
manager, Luis Fernández
Luis Fernández
Luis Fernández is a Spanish-French footballer who played as a defender / midfielder. He retired as a player in 1993 to become a manager....
, Amashe was thought to be on his way to making a full national team appearance. Due to changes in FIFA statutes, Amashe can not represent the full national team without acquiring an Israeli passport
Israeli passport
The Israeli passport is issued to citizens of the State of Israel for the purpose of international travel and entitles the bearer to the protection of Israel's consular officials overseas....
. On November 30th 2011 FIFA gave Amashe a special premission to play for the israeli national team without a passport.