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Gabi Lasri

Gabi Lasri is a former Israeli footballer who was the first player to move directly from Hapoel Tel Aviv to Maccabi Tel Aviv.

born 1956Moving from Hapoel to Maccabi Tel AvivRight back for Hapoel Tel Aviv14 caps for Israel

Born: 5 October 1956, Jaffa
Occupation: association football player

Gabi Lasri was born in 1956 in Jaffa

Gabriel (Gabi) Lasri was born in Jaffa in 1956. As a child he moved with his family to Bat Yam.

He came up through the Hapoel Tel Aviv youth department and joined the senior team in 1975 under coach Harry Game. Over time he became the team's regular right back, known for an aggressive style. Under coach David Schweitzer, Hapoel won the championship in 1981, and Lasri's play earned him a place on the national team.

In 1983 he followed Schweitzer to rival Maccabi Tel Aviv, a move called the "great betrayal." Hapoel delayed his release, and he missed 8 games before the club let him go. He later played for Maccabi Netanya, returned to Hapoel Tel Aviv in 1985 and won the 1985/1986 championship.

In 1986/1987 he moved to Hapoel Petah Tikva and then to Hapoel Tiberias, and retired from playing at the end of that season. He made 14 appearances for Israel's national team.