Hapoel Tel Aviv's Roey Alukhin Stars Against Former Club Beitar Jerusalem

Roey Alukhin, a rising star for Hapoel Tel Aviv, scored a crucial goal against his former club, Beitar Jerusalem, on Thursday. Alukhin has been a standout performer for Hapoel Tel Aviv this season, becoming a key player under coach Eliniv Barda, contributing two goals and an assist across all competitions.

Alukhin's journey to success at Hapoel Tel Aviv is notable because he began his youth career at Beitar Jerusalem, growing up in the Jerusalem area and playing for the club until the age of 15. He then transferred to Hapoel Tel Aviv, a move significantly influenced by Omer Buxenbaum, who was coaching at the time and advocated for his recruitment.

During his time in Hapoel Tel Aviv's youth academy, Alukhin won titles and achieved double-digit goal tallies in multiple seasons. He signed a contract extension in the summer of 2023 and was promoted to the senior team. He was subsequently loaned to Maccabi Herzliya during their relegation season.

Last season, Alukhin made a significant leap, appearing in 35 matches across all competitions and recording four goals and four assists. This season, following the sale of Luizão to Vizela, Alukhin has seized an opportunity in Hapoel Tel Aviv's midfield. Despite the arrival of Douglas Owusu, Alukhin has cemented his place in Eliniv Barda's starting eleven, and his impressive start suggests he could become a very important player for the team.