Lior Refaelov
Footballer with notable club achievements
Born
April 26th, 1986
39 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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