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Israeli-Ukrainian Football Talent Michael Wexelman Eyes Ukraine National Team

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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago

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Michael Wexelman, a 16-year-old Israeli-Ukrainian football defender at Hapoel Jerusalem, prefers to play for Ukraine's national team but remains open to Israel. He is sought after by top Spanish and Israeli clubs, while his current club prepares a new contract to retain him.

01Michael Wexelman, 16, holds Israeli and Ukrainian citizenship and prefers to play for Ukraine internationally.
02Israeli national team coach has expressed interest in calling him up.
03Top Spanish first-division clubs and major Israeli teams have shown interest in signing him.
04Hapoel Jerusalem, his current club, is preparing a new contract to keep him.
05His father compares his playing style to Virgil van Dijk and highlights his tactical intelligence.

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