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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Niv Yehoshua's Rapid Rise to Israeli National Football Team

Niv Yehoshua, a midfielder who played in the second division last season, is set to debut for the Israeli national football team after becoming a key player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva. His transfer was driven by coach Ran Kochav, who recognized Yehoshua's tactical flexibility and work rate.

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What happened

  1. 01Niv Yehoshua will debut for the Israeli national team after a rapid rise from the second division.
  2. 02Hapoel Be'er Sheva was the only club to pursue Yehoshua, signing him to a five-year deal.
  3. 03Coach Ran Kochav was a key figure in Yehoshua's transfer and development.
  4. 04Yehoshua's tactical flexibility and high work rate make him a valuable modern player.
  5. 05He is seen as a successor to former star Kings Kangwa at Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

Yehoshua signed a five-year contract with Be'er Sheva, reportedly the only club to make a serious offer. His rise exemplifies a new wave of versatile Israeli talent.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original

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