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Sports · Full coverage

Maccabi Haifa Signs Dutch Defender Nigel Lonwijk for Three Years

How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By דסק C14

First reported by Ynet · Jul 24, 2026

What happened

Maccabi Haifa signed Dutch defender Nigel Lonwijk for three years to replace Abdoulaye Seck, who left for Saudi Arabia. Lonwijk, formerly of Luton Town and Wolverhampton, aims to help Haifa achieve its goals this season.

  • 01Maccabi Haifa signed Dutch defender Nigel Lonwijk for three years.
  • 02Lonwijk replaces Abdoulaye Seck, who joined Saudi club Al-Faisaly.
  • 03Lonwijk played 46 games last season for Luton Town in England's Championship.
  • 04He developed at PSV Eindhoven and played for several English clubs.
  • 05Lonwijk expressed eagerness to succeed and help Maccabi Haifa this season.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Cristiano Ronaldo
OrganizationsMaccabi Haifa, Luton Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers, PSV Eindhoven, Al-Faisaly, Plymouth Argyle, Wycombe Wanderers, Huddersfield Town
PlacesIsrael, Saudi Arabia, England

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJul 24, 2026
Maccabi Haifa Signs Dutch Defender Nigel Lonwijk for Three Years
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 24, 2026
Maccabi Haifa Signs Nigel Lonwijk as New Central Defender for Three Seasons
N12Center · HebrewJul 24, 2026
Nigel Lonwijk Joins Maccabi Haifa as New Central Defender
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 24, 2026
Maccabi Haifa Signs Dutch Defender Nigel Lonwijk for €500,000 Transfer
N12Center · HebrewJul 24, 2026
Maccabi Haifa Signs Dutch Defender Nigel Lonwijk for €500,000
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 24, 2026
Dutch Defender Lonwijk Signs Three-Year Deal with Maccabi Haifa

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