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Shimon Gershon

Shimon Gershon is an Israeli former football defender who captained Hapoel Tel Aviv, played for Beitar Jerusalem and the national team, and later became a singer and children's author.

born 1977Captaining Hapoel Tel AvivTransfer to Beitar JerusalemIsrael national team defenderChildren's football adventure books

Born: 6 October 1977, Tel Aviv
Occupation: association football player, writer, singer

Shimon Gershon was born in 1977 in Tel Aviv

Shimon Gershon was born in Tel Aviv in 1977 and grew up in Jaffa, the youngest of three brothers. His father, a police detective, was killed in an accident, and his mother raised the children alone. His brothers are actor and director Moردי Gershon and musician Sabi Gershon.

He joined the youth teams of Hapoel Tel Aviv and later played as a central defender for its senior team, serving as captain for years. With Hapoel he won the league, State Cups and the Toto Cup, and reached the UEFA Cup quarterfinals.

In 2006 he moved to Beitar Jerusalem, a transfer that angered many Hapoel fans. At Beitar he won more league titles and cups. He made 50 appearances for Israel's national team, scored 4 goals, and retired in 2010 because of heart problems.

In 2003 he released an album with his wife, Mali Levi, and his brother Sabi. His first children's book appeared in 2010 and received a Gold Book award. He is married to Mali Levi, and they have three children.