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Ofek Melika

Ofek Melika is an Israeli footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

born 2005Goalkeeper for Maccabi Tel AvivThird place at 2023 under-20 World CupFamily of Israeli goalkeepers

Born: 23 January 2005, Israel
Occupation: association football player

Ofek Melika was born in 2005 in Israel

Ofek Melika was born on 23 January 2005 and grew up in Givatayim. He comes from a family of goalkeepers. His father Yaron Melika played in goal for Maccabi Tel Aviv, and his grandfather Shmuel Melika was also a goalkeeper.

He came through the youth departments of Hapoel Ramat Gan and Hapoel Ra'anana. On 4 April 2022 he made his senior debut for Hapoel Ra'anana in a 2-1 win over Hapoel Ramat Gan in Liga Leumit.

In June 2023 he signed a 3-year contract with Maccabi Petah Tikva. There he played for the youth team and was the third goalkeeper of the senior squad. On 22 May 2024 he joined Maccabi Tel Aviv on a 5-year contract, and with the club he won the 2024/2025 league title.

He has played for Israel's youth teams since 2021. He was in the under-20 squad at the 2023 World Cup and played 90 minutes in the 3-1 win over South Korea that gave Israel third place.