Veteran Guard Freddy Burdion Joins Hapoel Tel Aviv for Upcoming Season

Hapoel Tel Aviv announced on August 6, 2026, the signing of veteran guard Freddy Burdion for the 2026/27 basketball season. Burdion, 35 years old and 1.93 meters tall, joins the team after starting the 2025/26 season with Maccabi Ramat Gan and later transferring to Bnei Herzliya. Across both teams, he appeared in 15 games, averaging 5.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 44.0% from two-point range and 90.3% from the free-throw line.

Burdion began his professional career in France, playing for Antibes in two separate stints, as well as for Chalon, Etoile Charleville, and Rouen. He then moved to Israel, where he played for several teams including Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Eilat, Maccabi Rishon LeZion, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Holon, Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan, and Bnei Herzliya. Throughout his career, he has won two Israeli championships, the French Cup, and the Balkan League.

After signing, Burdion expressed excitement and motivation to join Hapoel Tel Aviv, calling it one of the best teams in Europe and looking forward to playing in front of the fans. Hapoel's professional manager, George Chinas, highlighted Burdion's shooting ability and leadership qualities as key assets for the team’s championship ambitions. Head coach Dimitris Itoudis welcomed Burdion, emphasizing his experience and shooting skills as valuable for the team’s goal to win the league title.

Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to strengthen its Israeli core with this signing, aiming to compete strongly in the upcoming season.