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Ben Binyamin

Ben Binyamin is an Israeli former footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and later became assistant coach of Hapoel Beer Sheva.

born 1985Midfielder for Hapoel AcreAssistant coach at Hapoel Beer ShevaService in Unit 8200

Born: 17 December 1985, Nahariya
Occupation: association football player

Ben Binyamin was born in 1985 in Nahariya

Ben Binyamin was born on 17 December 1985 in Nahariya. He began playing football in the youth department of Hapoel Acre.

His football career was interrupted when he enlisted in Unit 8200 of the Intelligence Corps. During his service he played as an amateur in the lower leagues for Maccabi Shlomi/Nahariya, Hapoel Afula and Hapoel Herzliya.

In the summer of 2008 he left career service in the IDF after coach Yaron Hochenboim offered him a contract with Hapoel Acre. He became a starter in his first season and was part of the club's return to the Premier League after 31 years. In 2011 he signed with Maccabi Netanya, which was relegated at the end of the 2012/2013 season.

He later played for Hapoel Ra'anana, Ironi Ramat HaSharon and Maccabi Sha'arayim. In 2024 he became assistant to Ran Kozuch at Maccabi Petah Tikva and then at Hapoel Beer Sheva, winning the State Cup with both clubs.

Ben Binyamin's life in 9 milestones

1985
Born in Nahariya.
2008
Left the IDF and signed with Hapoel Acre.
2009
Made his Premier League debut against Maccabi Netanya.
2011
Signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Netanya.
2013
Signed with Hapoel Ra'anana.
2020
Joined Ironi Ramat HaSharon.
2021
Joined Maccabi Sha'arayim.
2024
Became assistant coach to Ran Kozuch at Maccabi Petah Tikva and then Hapoel Beer Sheva.
2025
Won the Super Cup as assistant coach of Hapoel Beer Sheva.