Barak Braunshtain

Barak Braunshtain (ברק בראונשטיין ; born 10 June 1999) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and is currently a free agent.

Club career
Braunshtain made his debut for Kitchee on 29 October 2017 in the Sapling Cup. Kitchee won 4–0 against HK Pegasus.

Braunshtain made his full senior league debut for Kitchee on February 3, 2018. He came on as a substitute for Diego Forlán in the 59th minute of the match. Kitchee would go on to a 5–1 win over Lee Man.

Braunshtain became a popular player amongst the Kitchee SC supporters. The Kitchee fans would often chant Hava Nagila, a traditional Jewish folk song in the stadiums in reference to Braunshtain's Israeli and Jewish origins.

On 27 September 2020, Braunshtain scored an impressive free-kick against KC Southern District in the Sapling Cup final, guiding Kitchee SC to win the 2019-20 Sapling Cup and their second Sapling Cup title.

On 24 July 2021, Braunshtain featured in a summer exhibition match against reigning English Premier League champions, Manchester City in front of 22,000 fans at the Hong Kong Stadium. Braunshtain was substituted on at half time, contributing to Kitchee's only goal of the match. The match finished 1-6 for Manchester City.

On 25 August 2021, Braunshtain left Kitchee.

On 5 January 2024, Braunshtain returned to Hong Kong and joined Eastern. On 25 February 2024, Barak scored his first HKPL goal in which his side eased past Resources Capital by four goals.

Personal life
Braunshtain was born and raised in Hong Kong. He was educated at The Island School.

Honours

 * Kitchee
 * Hong Kong Premier League: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20
 * Hong Kong Senior Shield: 2016–17, 2018–19
 * Hong Kong FA Cup: 2016-17, 2017–18, 2018–19
 * Hong Kong Sapling Cup: 2017–18, 2019–20

Eastern
 * Hong Kong FA Cup: 2023–24