Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C.

Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C. (Hebrew: מועדון כדורגל בני יהודה תל אביב‎, Moadon Kaduregel Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv), commonly known as just Bnei Yehuda, is an Israeli football club from the Hatikva Quarter of Tel Aviv. The club is currently a member of the Israeli Premier League.

Bnei Yehuda
Full nameBnei Yehuda Tel-Aviv
Football Club
Nickname(s)HaShkhuna (The Neighbourhood)
HaZehuvim (The Goldens)
HaArayot (The Lions)
Founded1936 (1936)
GroundBloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv
Capacity29,150
OwnerBarak Obramov
ChairmanKfir Edri
ManagerElisha Levy
LeagueIsraeli Premier League
2019–20Israeli Premier League, 7th

History

The club was formed in January 1936 by Yemenite religious Jews, With them Nathan Sulami and his friends.[1] It was named after Judah (Hebrew: יהודה, Yehuda), because the decision on its formation occurred during the week when the Torah portion of Vayigash (beginning with the words “Then Judah approached him” – Genesis 44:18) is read in the Synagogue, and the Jews of Yemen are descendants of Judah ben Jacob.[2] Sulami and his friends were first promoted to the top division in 1959. Two seasons later they narrowly avoided relegation, finishing second from bottom. In 1965 the club reached the State Cup final for the first time, but lost 2–1 to Maccabi Tel Aviv.[3] In 1968 they reached the final again, this time beating Hapoel Petah Tikva to claim their first piece of major silverware.

After several near-misses, the club was relegated at the end of the 1971–72 season after finishing second from bottom. However, they made an immediate return as Liga Alef champions but were relegated again in 1976. In the 1977–78 season the club were promoted back to the top division as Liga Artzit champions, and also reached the State Cup final, where they lost 2–1 to Maccabi Netanya. The following season the club finished fourth in Liga Leumit.

The 1980–81 season was the club's best so far. Managed by Shlomo Sharf they finished second in the league and reached the cup final again, this time beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 4–3 after a penalty shootout. However, the success was not maintained, and they were relegated at the end of the 1983–84 season.

The club made an immediate return as Liga Artzit champions and finished second in 1986–87. The 1989–90 season saw the club win its first, and to date only, championship under the leadership of Giora Spiegel. Two seasons later they won the Toto Cup for the first time, repeating the feat in 1997.

The 2000–01 season saw Bnei Yehuda finish second from bottom of the Premier League (which had replaced Liga Leumit as the top division) and the club was relegated. However, they made an immediate return as Liga Leumit runners-up.[4] In 2005–06 they reached the cup final, losing 1–0 to Hapoel Tel Aviv, but also qualifying for Europe for the first time. In the 2006–07 UEFA Cup they lost 6–0 on aggregate to Lokomotiv Sofia and had to play their home match in Senec in Slovakia due to security concerns.[5]

In the 2009–10 season Bnei Yehuda reached the European League play-off, after starting in the first qualifying round, but lost to PSV 2–0 on aggregate. The following season they reached the second qualifying round of the Europa League, but lost to Shamrock Rovers.

From 2009–10 to the 2012–13 season, Bnei Yehuda managed to finish regularly in the top 3–4 ranks of the Israeli Premier League which won her participation in the European League qualifying. Following the success, the group became a springboard for players. Many players who were remarkable in the ranks of Bnei Yehuda have moved or were sold to bigger clubs and others were called to the national team.

In the 2013–14 season, Bnei Yehuda finished bottom and relegated to Liga Leumit. However, they made an immediate return to the Premier League as the 2014–15 Liga Leumit champions.

In the 2016–17 season, the club won the National cup, and it was their first major title in 27 years (last one was the championship in 1989-90).

In 2017, HAP Investments became the Group's main sponsor. In June 2018 a new contract was signed for the 2018/2019 season.

Stadium

For most of its existence, Bnei Yehuda played at the Hatikva Neighborhood Stadium in the Hatikva Quarter of Tel Aviv. However, in 2004 the team moved their home matches to the Bloomfield Stadium, though the club offices, the team's practice grounds and most activities within the club are still held in the Hatikva stadium.

European record
Season Competition Round Opponent Home Away Aggregate
2006–07 UEFA Cup 2Q Lokomotiv Sofia 0–2 0–4 0–6
2009–10 UEFA Europa League 1Q Simurq PFC 3–0 1–0 4–0
2Q Dinaburg Daugavpils 4–0 1–0 5–0
3Q Paços Ferreira 1–0 1–0 2–0
PO PSV 0–1 0–1 0–2
2010–11 UEFA Europa League 1Q Ulisses 1–0 0–0 1–0
2Q Shamrock Rovers 0–1 1–1 1–2
2011–12 UEFA Europa League 2Q UE Sant Julià 2–0 2–0 4–0
3Q Helsingborgs IF 1–0 0–3 1–3
2012–13 UEFA Europa League 2Q Shirak 2–0 1–0 3–0
3Q PAOK 0–2 1–4 1–6
2017–18 UEFA Europa League 2Q Trenčín 2–0 1–1 3–1
3Q Zenit Saint Petersburg 0–2 1–0 1–2
2019–20 UEFA Europa League 3Q Neftçi Baku 2–1 2–2 4–3
PO Malmö 0–1 0–3 0–4
Notes
  • 1Q: First qualifying round
  • 2Q: Second qualifying round
  • 3Q: Third qualifying round
  • PO: Play-off round

Current squad
As of 6 August 2020
No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ISR Omer Nir'on
2 DF  BRA Allyson
3 DF  ISR Dan Mori (captain)
6 DF  ISR Netanel Amoyal
7 MF  ISR Ariel Lazmi
8 MF  ISR Shay Mazor
9 FW  ISR Dor Jan
10 FW  ISR Niv Zrihan
11 FW  ISR Mohammad Ghadir
15 MF  CHI Pedro Campos
16 MF  ISR Avishay Cohen
18 MF  ISR Eithan Velblum
19 MF  NIG Yussif Moussa
21 MF  ISR Tambi Sagas
22 FW  ISR Eyal Hen
No. Pos. Nation Player
24 MF  ISR Eilon Elimelech
26 FW  ISR Roi Ben Shimon
27 MF  SRB Matija Ljujić
29 FW  TOG Ayi Silva Kangani
30 MF  ISR Stav Finish
40 MF  ISR Ronen Gerdashov
77 MF  ISR Elian Ruhana
88 GK  ISR Shahar Amsalem
99 FW  ISR Ben Azubel
— DF  ISR Amir Rustum
— DF  ISR Zach Baleli
— MF  ISR Shay Golan
— FW  ISR Amit Zenati
— FW  ISR Amir Khalaila

Out on loan
No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  ISR Yehonatan Shabi (at Hapoel Rishon LeZion until 30 June 2021)
— DF  ISR Daniel Plesher (at Maccabi Petah Tikva until 30 June 2021)
— DF  ISR Paz Ben Ari (at Hapoel Petah Tikva until 30 June 2021)
— MF  ISR Ben Shimoni (at Hapoel Ramat Gan 30 June 2021)
— DF  ISR Youssef Abu Tza'aluk (at Shimshon Bnei Tayibe)
— DF  ISR Nir Gvili (at Hapoel Kfar Shalem)
— MF  ISR Ofek Balasan (at Hapoel Kiryat Ono)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  ISR Liad Elad (at Nordia Jerusalem)
— MF  ISR Itay Habari (at Maccabi Sha'arayim)
— MF  ISR Bar Sedis (at Ironi Beit Dagan)
— MF  ISR Ohad Mualem (at Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata)
— MF  ISR Liel Tshuva (at Shimshon Tel Aviv)
— MF  ISR Netanel Hagani (at Shimshon Tel Aviv)
— FW  ISR Sagiv Cohen (at F.C. Tira)

Titles

League
Title No. Years
Israeli Championships 1 1989–90

Cup competitions
Title No. Years
State Cup 4 1967–68, 1980–81, 2016–17, 2018–19
Toto Cup 2 1991–92, 1996–97
Super cup 1 1990

Managers

References
  1. Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv Official Website. "Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv". Archived from the original on 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
  2. היסטוריה [History] (in Hebrew). Retrieved December 29, 2013.
  3. Israel – List of Cup Finals Archived June 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine RSSSF
  4. Israel Second Level 2001–02 RSSSF
  5. Slovakia to stage Israeli UEFA tie CNN, 3 August 2006
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