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Suf Podgoreanu

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Suf Podgoreanu (Hebrew: סוף פודגוראנו; born 20 January 2002) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a winger or as a forward for Maccabi Haifa, and the Israel national team.[3][2][4][5]

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Early and personal life

Podgoreanu was born and raised in Hadera, Israel, to an Israeli family of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and is of Romanian-Jewish descent on his father's side.[6][7] Both his father Danny Podgoreanu and his grandfather played for the local Hapoel clubs as well.[7][8]

He also holds a Romanian passport, on account of his Ashkenazi Jewish ancestors, which eases the move to certain European football leagues.[6][9][7][8]

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Club career

Maccabi Haifa

Podgoreanu came through the youth ranks of Maccabi Haifa, where he was a prolific goalscorer for the under-19s, before joining the first team during the 2019–20 season.[10][11][12] Podgoreanu made his debut for Maccabi Haifa on 3 June 2020 in a game against Maccabi Tel Aviv in a league match of the 2019–20 season.[13]

Italy

Podgoreanu moved to Italian side Roma at the beginning of the 2019–20 season, initially joining their youth team.[10] After a season under Alberto De Rossi's management with 27 games, 3 goals and 6 assists, where he even joined the bench of the first team for a few games,[14] he was transferred to their Serie A rivals Spezia.[15][16] Podgoreanu made his debut for Spezia on 19 September 2021, replacing Janis Antiste in a 2–1 Serie A away win.[17][18][19]

Return to Maccabi Haifa

On 2 September 2022, Podgoreanu returned to Maccabi Haifa on loan with an option to buy.[20] On 16 May 2023, he won his first adult title, as winning the Israeli Premier League championship.[citation needed]

Loan to Heracles Almelo

On 22 August 2024, Podgoreanu was loaned by Heracles Almelo in the Netherlands.[21]

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International career

Podgoreanu has been a youth international for Israel since 2017.[22][10][11][12]

He also plays for the Israel U-21 since 2021.[23]

He was called up for the senior Israel national team in October 2021, during their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - UEFA.[24] Podgoreanu debuted for a full match with the senior team in a 3–2 home win for Israel against Faroe Islands on 15 November 2021, at the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - UEFA,[25] where he had an assist as well.[26]

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    Honours

    Maccabi Haifa

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    References

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