Maccabi Haifa Signs Eli Dasa to Two-Year Deal
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Haifa has signed Israeli defender Eli Dasa to a two-year contract, marking his return to Israeli football after playing in the Netherlands. Dasa, who can play both right-back and center-back, is expected to bolster the team's defense and offer tactical flexibility. His signing is considered a major move for the club, bringing experienced leadership and offensive capabilities, particularly with his crossing ability.
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- Eli Dasa signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Haifa, returning to Israeli football.
- Dasa is versatile, capable of playing both right-back and center-back effectively.
- Dutch media praised Dasa's leadership, game intelligence, and crossing ability.
- His speed and offensive contributions, including assists, were highlighted.
- The signing is considered one of the summer's most significant for Maccabi Haifa.
- Dasa has a good relationship with Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Omri Glazer.
Maccabi Haifa has signed Israeli defender Eli Dasa to a two-year contract, the club announced Sunday. Dasa, who last played in Israel in 2019 for Maccabi Tel Aviv, returns after a stint with Dutch club NEC Nijmegen. He is expected to be immediately available for coach Barak Bakhar.
Dasa's fitness and versatility are key talking points. He played for NEC Nijmegen last season, often as a center-back rather than his traditional right-back position, contributing to the team's fourth-place finish in the Eredivisie. While he is 1.77 meters tall, considered slightly short for a classic center-back, his leadership and game intelligence were praised by Dutch media. He also demonstrated good speed, reaching a maximum of 34.1 km/h, suggesting he can still perform effectively as a right-back.
His offensive contributions were also noted, with Dutch reports highlighting his excellent crosses and ability to create scoring chances. Last season, he created four big chances and averaged 0.7 key passes per game as a center-back. In the 2021/22 season with Vitesse Arnhem, he provided eight assists.
Maccabi Haifa's current squad includes foreign center-backs Pedroso, Wanderson Tsunami, and Nigel Lonwijk, along with Israeli defenders Noam Shtayfman and Sean Goldberg. Dasa's arrival could offer tactical flexibility, potentially allowing Haifa to switch formations or provide an attacking option from the right flank, complementing players like Pedro Brazão. The club has also been linked with Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
This signing is considered one of the summer's most significant for Maccabi Haifa, bringing an experienced player familiar with championship races. Dasa also has a good relationship with current Haifa goalkeeper Omri Glazer from the Israeli national team.
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