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Eyal Golasa

Eyal Golasa is an Israeli former footballer who played as a midfielder for Maccabi Haifa, PAOK, Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Israel national team.

born 1991Midfielder for Maccabi Tel AvivChampions League comeback against AktobeThe Lazio contract dispute

Born: 7 October 1991, Netanya
Occupation: association football player

Eyal Golasa was born in 1991 in Netanya

Golasa was born on 7 October 1991 in Bat Hefer, to a family of Yemeni Jewish descent. His father, Avner Golasa, was a footballer who played for Hapoel Kfar Saba. His twin brother, Orel Golasa, is also a footballer.

He studied business management at ORT Gutman in Netanya. He grew up in the youth system of Beitar Nes Tubruk and joined Maccabi Haifa in 2008. He won the league with the club in his first season and helped it reach the Champions League group stage the next year.

In 2010 he signed with Lazio without Maccabi Haifa knowing, then returned and stayed with the Israeli club. After refusing a new contract, he barely played in the 2013-14 season. In 2014 he moved to PAOK in Greece.

In 2016 he joined Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he won 3 league titles and other cups. He signed with Maccabi Petah Tikva in 2024 and announced his retirement in 2026. He played for Israel's youth teams and first appeared for the senior team in 2010.

Eyal Golasa's life in 7 milestones

2008
Joined Maccabi Haifa and made his Premier League debut.
2009
Won the Israeli league title with Maccabi Haifa.
2010
Signed with Lazio, then returned to Maccabi Haifa, and debuted for the national team.
2014
Moved to PAOK in Greece.
2016
Joined Maccabi Tel Aviv.
2024
Signed with Maccabi Petah Tikva.
2026
Announced his retirement.