Shay Abutbul

Shay Abutbul

Personal information
Full name	Shay Abutbul
Date of birth	(1983-01-16) January 16, 1983
Place of birth	Bat Yam, Israel
Height
Position(s)	Central midfielder
Team information
Current team	Hapoel Tel Aviv
Number	18
Youth career
1999–2002	Hapoel Tel Aviv
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2002– 2015	Hapoel Tel Aviv	236	(18)
2015 -	Maccabi Sha'arayim	0	(0)
International career
2001	Israel U19	6	(1)
2003–2005	Israel U21	17	(3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2013

Shay Abutbul (Hebrew: שי אבוטבול‎; born 16 January 1983) is an Israeli football player playing for Maccabi Sha'arayim.

Career

Shay Abutbul began his career in the youth ranks of top Israeli side Hapoel Tel Aviv. After impressing with the youth side, Shay was called up to the first team in 2002. Since then Abutbul has been one of the top players for the club. During his time with Hapoel he has helped the club capture the Israeli Cup on two occasions and qualify for the UEFA Cup. During the 2008/08 season Shay appeared in 20 league matches scoring 3 goals, he also appeared in 6 UEFA Cup matches scoring 1 goal. It was reported that he has an offer from New York Red Bulls from the MLS.

International

Abutbul has represented Israel at the Under 19 and Under 21 level. He also served as captain of the under 21 side.

Honours

• Israeli Cup (5):
  • 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012

• Israeli Premier League (1):
  • 2009–10

Personal life

Shay married his girlfriend Keren in May 2005. They have four children.

References

• ifotbol.com