Israeli Footballer Stav Lemkin Finds Peace in Netherlands After War Experiences
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli national team defender Stav Lemkin discussed how the wars in Israel and Ukraine have matured him, making him feel emotionally older and less fearful of missiles. He shared these reflections in a Dutch magazine interview, detailing how these experiences have forged resilience. Lemkin is now playing for Twente in the Netherlands, where he has found peace and can focus on football.
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- Stav Lemkin feels emotionally older and less fearful of missiles due to war experiences.
- Lemkin's career includes playing for Shakhtar Donetsk, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and Israel's youth teams.
- He described the war in Ukraine as particularly difficult while recovering from an injury.
- Lemkin has found peace and focus playing for Twente in the Netherlands.
- His mother is involved in nursing and welfare work in Ukraine.
Israeli national team defender Stav Lemkin has spoken about how the wars in Israel and Ukraine have shaped him, stating he no longer fears missiles when in Israel and feels emotionally older than his years. In an interview with Dutch magazine "De Twaalfde Man," Lemkin, who currently plays for Dutch club Twente, reflected on his career, which has included stints with Shakhtar Donetsk and Maccabi Tel Aviv, as well as playing for Israel's youth national teams.
Lemkin described his experiences in conflict zones as formative, contributing to a "thick skin" and an ability to handle difficult situations. He noted the particular difficulty of dealing with the war in Ukraine while recovering from a long-term injury there, hearing air raid sirens daily. His mother, born in Ukraine, is involved in nursing and welfare work there, adding a personal layer to the conflict's impact.
Despite these intense experiences, Lemkin feels like a "kid" on the field and is enjoying his football. He has found a sense of peace and normalcy in Enschede, Netherlands, with his girlfriend Zoe. This stability allows him to focus entirely on his football career, a stark contrast to the anxieties of living in conflict zones.
He expressed gratitude for the welcoming atmosphere in the Netherlands and the ability to lead a regular life, which he feels enhances his performance on the pitch.
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