Ben Bitton (or Biton, ; born 3 January 1991) is an Israeli former association footballer who played as a defender.
Early life Bitton was born in Bat Yam, Israel, to a family of Sephardic Jewish descent.
Club career Sektzia Ness Ziona Bitton began his career in the youth system of Hapoel Tel Aviv. In August 2010, loaned to Sektzia Ness Ziona, in order to gain playing time. On 7 August 2014, he made his debut in 2–1 victory against Hapoel Bnei Lod at the group stage of the Toto Cup.
Hapoel Nazareth Illit After his loan period ended, he was loaned to Hapoel Nazareth Illit. He made his debut on 3 September 2012 in a 2–2 draw against Hapoel Ra'anana. On 4 February 2013, he received a red card for a first time at career against Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva After his loan period ended, he was released from Hapoel Tel Aviv and On 27 June 2013 signed to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, with his teammate Ben Turjeman. On 30 September 2013, he made his debut in a 2–1 league victory against Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv. Bitton was part of a successful season for Be'er Sheva, who finished the season in 2nd place.
On 17 July 2014, he made his debut in the European Competition, in the 2–1 loss against RNK Split at UEFA Europa League qualifying. On 2 December 2014, he scored his debut career goal at the 1–1 draw against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
Maccabi Tel Aviv On 2 August 2020, Bitton joined Maccabi Tel Aviv on loan.
International career On 25 March 2016, Bitton made his debut for Israel national team against Croatia.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueIsrael State CupToto CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSektzia Ness Ziona2010–11Liga Leumit330309000004502011–1232020500000390Total650501400000840Hapoel Nazareth Illit2012–13Liga Leumit33020100000360Total33020100000360Hapoel Be'er Sheva2013–14Israeli Premier League190200000002102014–15301303020003812015–16290403020003802016–173311040130105212017–18200301080103302018–19240200060103302019–2031030008000420Total1862180110390302572Maccabi Tel Aviv2020–21Israeli Premier League300010201070Total300010201070Hapoel Tel Aviv2020–21Israeli Premier League151310000001822021–22302105000003622022–2322040000000260Total67581500000804Beitar Jerusalem2023–24Israeli Premier League000000000000Total000000000000Career total3548331320410404646
Honours Hapoel Be'er Sheva Israeli Premier League: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 Israel State Cup: 2019–20 Israel Super Cup: 2016, 2017 Toto Cup Al: 2016–17
Maccabi Tel Aviv Israel Super Cup: 2020
See also
List of Jewish footballers List of Jews in sports List of Israelis
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