Yosef Merimovich

Footballer and manager, led Hapoel Tel Aviv

Yosef Merimovich - Footballer and manager, led Hapoel Tel Aviv
Born

1924
101 years ago

Died

May 5th, 2011
13 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Israel

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A footballer and manager from Israel, played for Hapoel Tel Aviv and was part of the team that won the Israel State Cup in 1975. Transitioned to coaching, taking charge of several teams including Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Petah Tikva. Contributed to the development of Israeli football and trained younger players to achieve career success.

Played for Hapoel Tel Aviv

Led Hapoel Tel Aviv to a State Cup victory

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