Israeli Midfielder Yonatan Cohen Signs With Bangkok United in Thailand

Israeli midfielder Yonatan Cohen has officially signed with Bangkok United, marking his third overseas club in his professional career. The transfer to the Thai League club was first reported by Sport Channel and confirmed on July 4, 2026. Cohen will earn an annual salary of 300,000 euros at Bangkok United, which finished fifth in the Thai League last season.

Bangkok United's squad primarily consists of local players but includes several foreign talents, such as two Brazilians: Rivaldinho, son of former World Cup winner Rivaldo, and Felipe Santos, a former Hapoel Haifa player who is expected to finalize his contract soon. Cohen previously played for Hapoel Petah Tikva in the Israeli Premier League last season, scoring four goals in 22 appearances and helping the team return to the top division.

Throughout his career, Cohen has won three championships with Maccabi Tel Aviv and two State Cups with both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bnei Yehuda. His international experience includes playing for Pisa in Italy's Serie B during the 2021/22 season and Melbourne City in Australia in 2024/25, where he scored a championship-winning goal. This move to Bangkok United represents a new chapter in his career in Southeast Asia.