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Itzik Cohen

Itzik Cohen is an Israeli former footballer who played as a central defender for clubs including Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Acre and Bnei Sakhnin.

born 1983Central defender in Israeli footballPlaying for Maccabi HaifaIsrael national team appearances

Born: 22 April 1983, Netanya
Occupation: association football player

Itzik Cohen was born in 1983 in Netanya

Itzik Cohen was born on 22 April 1983 in Netanya. He is the nephew of Eli Cohen, a former footballer and coach, and later played under him at Hapoel Acre.

Cohen came through the youth department of Maccabi Haifa and made his senior debut in the 2001/2002 season. He then moved to Hapoel Haifa and later to Hapoel Acre, while doing his army service. He went on to play for Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan and Hapoel Petah Tikva, which he helped reach the Premier League.

He returned to Hapoel Acre for the 2009/2010 season and was called up to the Israel national team by coach Luis Fernandez. Maccabi Haifa signed him again, but he did not secure a regular place and was released in summer 2012. On loan at Ironi Kiryat Shmona, he reached the State Cup final.

In August 2014 he joined Bnei Sakhnin and played there for 2 years. He signed with Hapoel Kfar Saba in 2016 and was relegated with the club after the 2016/2017 season. He retired after the 2017/2018 season with Hapoel Petah Tikva.