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Former Israeli Footballer Yehonatan Levi Launches Viral Debut Single on TikTok
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First reported by Mako · 40 minutes ago
What happened
Former Israeli footballer Yehonatan Levi released his debut single "Buba Al Chut," which became a viral TikTok hit, marking his transition from sports to music.
- 01Yehonatan Levi, ex-footballer, released debut single "Buba Al Chut" on August 25, 2026.
- 02The song quickly went viral and became a trending TikTok sound in Israel.
- 03Levi grew up in Hapoel Tel Aviv’s youth system and played in top Israeli football leagues.
- 04He wrote and composed the song himself, surprising fans who expected a known artist.
- 05Levi retired from football to pursue his passion for music full-time.
- 06His single marks a successful career shift from athlete to singer-songwriter.
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