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Maccabi Netanya Youth Striker Ben Tao Joins Dutch Club Heracles for Trial
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First reported by N12 · Jul 19, 2026
What happened
Ben Tao, an 18-year-old striker from Maccabi Netanya's youth team, is undergoing a trial with Dutch second-tier club Heracles Almelo starting Tuesday, aiming to impress and potentially join the team.
- 01Ben Tao, 18, from Maccabi Netanya youth, begins trial at Dutch club Heracles Almelo.
- 02Tao scored eight goals last season in Israel's youth league.
- 03He is 1.92 meters tall and described as a strong physical forward and excellent finisher.
- 04Tao has played for several youth clubs including Beitar Tubruk and Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- 05Heracles highlighted his experience with Israel's youth national teams.
- 06This move is part of a trend of young Israeli players moving abroad early.
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