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Ido Kozikaro

Ido Kozikaro is an Israeli former basketball player who played center, known mainly for his time with Maccabi Haifa.

born 1978Center for Maccabi HaifaPremier League rebounding leader, 2002-03Israeli national team player

Born: 8 January 1978, Safed
Occupation: basketball player

Ido Kozikaro was born in 1978 in Safed

Ido Kozikaro was born on January 8, 1978, in Safed. He grew up in the moshav of Beit Hillel. His family name was originally Cojocaru.

He started his career with Hapoel Galil Elyon in 1996-97 and won the league title with the team in 2002-03. That season he led the Premier League in rebounds. He then moved to Hapoel Jerusalem with coach Sharon Drucker and won the State Cup in 2004.

He later played for Ironi Nahariya, Maccabi Haifa, where he served as captain, and Hapoel Gilboa Galil. He returned to Maccabi Haifa and won the championship, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 86-79 in the final. He played for the national team at several European Championships and retired from it on September 10, 2013.

In 2014 he retired from professional play and became Maccabi Haifa's sporting director until August 2016. He then played in lower leagues for teams including Hapoel Akko and Hapoel Megiddo, and retired for good after the 2021/22 season. He studied at the University of Haifa, is married with 2 children and lives in Haifa.

Ido Kozikaro's life in 8 milestones

1978
Born in Safed.
1998
Played for Israel at the European U-22 Championship.
2004
Won the State Cup with Hapoel Jerusalem.
2013
Retired from the Israeli national team.
2014
Retired from professional play and became Maccabi Haifa's sporting director.
2016
Began a bachelor's degree at the University of Haifa.
2019
Took part in the reality show Survivor VIP.
2021
Was appointed assistant coach of Maccabi Haifa.