Ilay Hagag (; born 07 Nov 2001) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for F.C. Ashdod, on loan from Beitar Jerusalem.

Early life Hagag was born in Kiryat Gat, Israel, to a Jewish family. He is a youth product of Maccabi Kiryat Gat F.C. and Maccabi Haifa. On 11 August 2020, he signed his first professional contract with Maccabi Haifa. On 5 August 2021, he joined Hapoel Afula on a 2 year-loan in the Liga Leumit. He made his debut for Hapoel Afula on 5 August 2021 in a game against Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C. in the 2021-22 Toto Cup.

On 16 March 2023, he returned to Maccabi Haifa and extended his contract with them for 3 years. On 18 July 2023, he debuted with them in a 2–1 UEFA Champions League qualifying win over Ħamrun Spartans.

International career Hagag is a youth international for Israel. He was part of the Israel U21s for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Career statistics Club

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonDivisionLeagueNational cupLeague CupOtherContinentalTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMaccabi Haifa2020-211000000000000Hapoel Afula2021-222366004000004062022-2333453000000387Career total6910534000007813

International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIsrael U21202220Israel U21202320Total40

See also

List of Jewish footballers List of Jews in sports List of Israelis

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