Oran Goren's Father: Czech National Team Option Open
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Oran Goren, a 17-year-old Israeli footballer playing for Barcelona Athletic, is being courted by the Czech national team due to his heritage. His father, Yarom Goren, confirmed that all national team options are open for his son, who has played for Israeli youth teams but not yet for the senior squad. Goren's eligibility to switch national teams remains open until he makes three senior appearances before age 21.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Oran Goren, 17, is eligible to play for Israel or the Czech Republic.
- His father, Yarom Goren, stated all national team options are open.
- Goren plays for Barcelona Athletic and has impressed in reserve matches.
- He has represented Israel at youth levels up to U-19.
- The Czech Republic is interested due to his paternal grandparents' origin.
- Goren has not yet played for the senior Israeli national team.
Oran Goren, a 17-year-old player for Barcelona Athletic, is being considered by both the Israeli and Czech national football teams. Goren, whose paternal grandparents are from the Czech Republic, has garnered international attention following his strong performances for Barcelona's reserve team. His father, Yarom Goren, stated in an interview that "all options are open" regarding his son's national team choice, emphasizing that Oran feels connected to his Czech roots while also having played for Israeli youth teams up to the U-19 level and the youth national team.
Yarom Goren described the interest from the Czech Republic as a "great honor" and noted that the decision will be a significant personal and professional one for his son. Oran Goren has not yet played for the senior Israeli national team, meaning he is still eligible to represent another country if he chooses, provided he does not make three senior appearances before turning 21. He has been called up to the senior Barcelona squad for the recent "Clasico" match.
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