Maccabi Tel Aviv Captain Dor Peretz Lives an Unconventional, Disciplined Lifestyle

Dor Peretz, the captain of Maccabi Tel Aviv football club, maintains an extreme and unique daily routine that sets him apart from other players. According to Maor Kandil, a former teammate who collaborated with Peretz at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Peretz avoids social media entirely and does not engage with television, even missing major football matches. Kandil recounted visiting Peretz to watch a key game only to find the TV turned off, and Peretz later asking about the results as if he had no knowledge of the match.

Peretz’s diet is highly specialized and disciplined, consisting mainly of pomegranates, beets, raisins, and seeds, with no processed snacks or junk food. He carries bottles of beet and pomegranate juice and sticks to this regimen strictly. Kandil also described Peretz’s dedication to his career and family, noting that nothing distracts him from his commitments. Additionally, a friend who studies Torah with Peretz for three years observed that while others snack, Peretz drinks only water, highlighting his exceptional self-control.

This insight into Peretz’s lifestyle was shared on the podcast "Olim Leregel" and reveals a side of the footballer rarely seen by fans or the public. His approach combines rigorous discipline in nutrition, media avoidance, and personal focus, contributing to his success on and off the field.