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After Retiring, Ofir Mizrahi Takes Over Youth Football Role at Hometown Club
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First reported by Mako · Jun 14, 2026
What happened
Ofir Mizrahi, 32, has retired from playing but will remain at Ironi Nesher as sporting director of the youth department. The former Maccabi Haifa midfielder, who grew up at the club and coached there for three years, said he wants to build a stronger pathway for local players and coaches.
- 01Ironi Nesher named Ofir Mizrahi youth department sporting director.
- 02Mizrahi retired from playing about a month ago at age 32.
- 03He had coached at the club for the past three years.
- 04Mizrahi said the role is a “closing of a circle” and a new chapter.
- 05He holds a UEFA A coaching license and once played for Maccabi Haifa.
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