Israeli footballer (born 2003)
Tomer Tzarfati (or Zarfati,[3] Hebrew: תומר צרפתי; born 16 October 2003) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Netanya, and both the Israel national under-20 team and the Israel national under-21 team.[4]
Early life
Tzarfati was born and raised in Pardes Hanna-Karkur, Israel, to an Israeli family of Jewish descent.[5][6] His father Ilan Tzarfati is a former footballer who currently manages a team, and he is a Baal Tshuva who observes the Jewish Sabbath.[5] His uncle Israel Zarfati is also a football coach.[5]
Club career
Tzarfati began playing for his hometown's club F.C. Pardes Hanna-Karkur's youth academy. During his latter youth he also played for Maccabi Barkai, Hapoel Hadera, Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, and Maccabi Netanya.
On 7 May 2023 made his senior debut in the Israeli Premier League 4–1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem.[citation needed]
International career
He has represented Israel at both the under-20[4] and under-21 levels.[4]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 1 June 2024.[2]
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