Ilay Hagag

Ilay Hagag (עילאי חג'ג'; born 07 Nov 2001) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Maccabi Haifa F.C..

Early life
Hagag was born in Kiryat Gat, Israel, to a Jewish family. He is a youth product of Maccabi Kiryat Gat F.C. and Maccabi Haifa. On 11 August 2020, he signed his first professional contract with Maccabi Haifa. On 5 August 2021, he joined Hapoel Afula on a 2 year-loan in the Liga Leumit. He made his debut for Hapoel Afula on 05 August 2021 in a game against Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C. in the 2021-22 Toto Cup.

On 16 March 2023, he returned to Maccabi Haifa and extended his contract with them for 3 years. On 18 July 2023, he debuted with them in a 2–1 UEFA Champions League qualifying win over Ħamrun Spartans.

International career
Hagag is a youth international for Israel. He was part of the Israel U21s for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.