David Schweitzer (; 18 July 1925 – 17 August 1997) was an Israeli football player and manager who was active at both professional and international levels.

Career

Playing career Schweitzer started his athletic career as a basketball player with Hapoel Tel Aviv, before switching to football.17.08.1997: David Schweitzer, Sharp-Tongued "Mr. Football" Died Lita Levin, 18 August 2011, haaretz.co.il During his time with Hapoel Haifa, Schweitzer took coaching courses and served as the youth team coach, Davar, 8 July 1956, Historical Jewish Press and transferred to Hapoel Kiryat Haim, where he acted as player-coach. Ma'ariv, 16 October 1986, Historical Jewish Press

Schweitzer made six appearances for the Israel national team between 1949 and 1954.

Coaching career Schweitzer managed the Israel national team between 1973 and 1977.

He also managed club side Maccabi Jaffa in 1992.

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