Tal Ben Haim
Professional Israeli footballer and defender
Born
March 31st, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Israel
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A professional footballer, primarily played as a defender. Started the senior career at Hapoel Tel Aviv. Competed in top leagues including the Premier League, La Liga, and MLS. Made significant contributions while playing for clubs such as Portsmouth, Chelsea, and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Represented the Israeli national team, earning over 60 caps and participating in various qualifying campaigns for major tournaments.
Competed in the Premier League with Portsmouth and Chelsea
Served as a key defender for the Israeli national team
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