Sturm Graz Defender Emmanuel Iyo Candidate to Strengthen Maccabi Haifa's Defense
Maccabi Haifa is considering signing Emmanuel Iyo, a 25-year-old defender currently playing for Sturm Graz, to bolster their defensive line. Iyo, who stands 1.85 meters tall, has a background with several notable clubs and has represented Austria's youth national teams 13 times, scoring twice.
Iyo's career includes a 2022 transfer from Rapid Vienna to Cremonese for 3.5 million euros, followed by a loan to Birmingham City in England. In the summer of 2024, he moved to Sturm Graz for 1.6 million euros, where he contributed to the club's Austrian Bundesliga championship in the 2024/25 season.
Of Nigerian and Austrian descent, Iyo is eligible for Austria's youth teams and has played significant roles there. He is versatile, capable of playing as a right-back or defensive midfielder. Last season, he appeared in 27 matches across all competitions for Sturm Graz, including starting in their UEFA Europa League campaign. Maccabi Haifa continues to seek foreign defensive reinforcements ahead of the new season.
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