Nir Berdea Signs With Bnei Yehuda to Boost Club's Return to Top Israeli Football
Nir Berdea, a central defender who played a key role in Hapoel Ramat Gan's promotion season, officially joined Bnei Yehuda on July 12, 2026. The 30-year-old defender, who requested to terminate his previous contract, chose Bnei Yehuda's higher offer and will continue playing in the Liga Leumit, Israel's second division. Berdea aims to help Bnei Yehuda return to prominence in Israeli football after a six-year absence from the top tier.
Berdea has a notable career including four appearances for Israel's youth national team and stints abroad with Budapest Honvéd in Hungary, Sabail in Azerbaijan, and Sepsi in Romania. In the previous season, he played 36 matches in Liga Leumit, scoring four goals and receiving six yellow cards.
Following his signing, Berdea expressed enthusiasm about joining Bnei Yehuda, praising the club's passionate fan base and expressing eagerness to contribute fully to the team's goals. The club is managed by Eli Levy, under whose leadership Berdea will seek to strengthen the squad's performance.
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