Lior Refaelov

Footballer with notable club achievements

Lior Refaelov - Footballer with notable club achievements
Born

April 26th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Israel

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Played professional football primarily as an attacking midfielder. Started career at Maccabi Haifa, winning multiple domestic league titles. Later transferred to Belgium, where played for Club Brugge and won the Belgian Pro League. Returned to Israel to play for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, contributing to their league success. Known for technical skills and playmaking ability.

Won Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Haifa

Achieved Belgian Pro League title with Club Brugge

Contributed to Hapoel Be'er Sheva's league victories

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