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Amir Ben-Shimon

Amir Ben-Shimon is an Israeli former football player who played as a left back for clubs in Israel and Slovakia.

born 1993Left back for F.C. AshdodIsrael youth national team player2018/2019 National League Toto Cup

Born: 14 December 1993, Ashdod
Occupation: association football player

Amir Ben-Shimon was born in 1993 in Ashdod

Amir Ben-Shimon was born on December 14, 1993, in Ashdod. His father, Miro Ben-Shimon, is a former player and coach, and his older brother Ran Ben-Shimon is also a footballer. He started playing in the youth department of F.C. Ashdod.

He made his senior debut for Ashdod in May 2012 in a cup semifinal and became a regular squad player the next season. He also played for the Israel youth national team, with 8 appearances and 1 goal. In his last game for the team, before the 2014/2015 season, he tore a cruciate ligament.

He returned to play in December 2015 but struggled to find his place. He was loaned to Hapoel Jerusalem in 2016 and joined Hapoel Ashkelon in January 2017, helping it avoid relegation. He then played in Slovakia for Senica and Inter Bratislava.

In June 2018 he joined Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem, scoring 2 goals in 30 appearances and winning the National League Toto Cup in 2018/2019. In May 2019 he signed with Ironi Kiryat Shmona.