Doron Leidner

Doron Leidner (דורון ליידנר; born April 26, 2002) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a left wing-back for Swiss Super League club Zürich and the Israel national team.

Early and personal life
Leidner was born and raised in Rishon LeZion, Israel, to an Israeli family of Ashkenazi Jewish (Romanian-Jewish) descent.

He also holds a Romanian passport, on account of his Ashkenazi Jewish ancestors, which eases the move to certain European football leagues.

Club career
On 29 July 2022, Leidner signed a four-year deal with Greek club Olympiacos for a fee of €2 million. On 18 January 2023, Leidner was loaned to Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Wien until the end of the season. On 28 May 2023, Leidner picked up an injury in a 3–1 league defeat to LASK. On 2 June, it was reported that he had torn his cruciate ligament and would return to Athens to undergo surgery.

International career
He also plays for Israel's U-21 since 2021.

Leidner was first called-up to the Israeli senior side on 5 November 2021. He made his senior debut with the Israel national team on 2 June 2022, opening in a 2022–23 UEFA Nations League match against Iceland that ended in a 2–2 home draw, where Leidner assisted the second equalizing goal in the 84th minute.