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Israeli Defender Atif Alkissi Joins Portuguese Club Rio Ave Alongside Noa Slimagovich
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First reported by N12 · Aug 27, 2026
What happened
Israeli defender Atif Alkissi has signed with Portuguese club Rio Ave, joining teammate Noa Slimagovich. Alkissi, a key player for Israel's national team, aims to help Rio Ave improve after a challenging previous season.
- 01Atif Alkissi, Israeli national team defender, signs with Portuguese club Rio Ave.
- 02She will join fellow Israeli Noa Slimagovich, also recently transferred from Kiryat Gat.
- 03Alkissi developed through Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem and Israeli Football Association academies.
- 04She won two league titles and two State Cups with Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- 05Alkissi was a regular starter for Israel's national team in the latest campaign.
- 06Rio Ave finished eighth in 2025/26, narrowly avoiding relegation via playoffs.
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