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Maccabi Ashdod Includes Five Homegrown Players in Premier League Squad
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First reported by Mako · 26 minutes ago
What happened
Maccabi Ashdod is promoting five homegrown players to its senior squad for the upcoming Winner League season, reinforcing its youth development policy. Players will have opportunities to play both in the senior team and lower leagues under dual licenses. The club aims to create a clear progression path from youth to professional levels.
- 01Maccabi Ashdod includes five youth academy graduates in its senior Winner League squad.
- 02Players like Opal Bechar and Ilay Lugasi will hold dual licenses for senior and lower league teams.
- 03The club emphasizes a clear development path from youth teams to the senior squad.
- 04Nati Cohen states the club prioritizes youth development over just having a senior team.
- 05Young players will train with the senior professional staff to enhance their growth.
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