Michael Chilaka

Michael Chilaka (מייקל צ'ילאקה; born February 5, 2000) is an Israeli footballer who currently plays for Forward Madison FC in USL League One.

Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
Chilaka started his professional career with Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa of Liga Alef, Israel's third division. He made 20 appearances with their first team, as well as 27 appearances for their under-19 team.

Maccabi Tel Aviv
In June 2018, Chilaka was sold by Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa to Maccabi Tel Aviv. He was subsequently signed to a three-year contract with a two-year club option.

In May 2021, Chilaka's contract option was exercised for Maccabi Tel Aviv's 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons.

Chilaka did not make an appearance for Maccabi's first team but made thirty appearances for their under-19 team.

Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam
From 2019 through summer 2022, Maccabi Tel Aviv sent Chilaka on loan to Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam of Liga Leumit.

Chilaka, along with many other Maccabi Tel Aviv players, was recalled to the parent team after Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam was relegated after their 2021–22 season. Chilaka was not sent on loan for the summer 2022 transfer window, as he had sustained a serious injury while on vacation in Greece.

Hapoel Umm al-Fahm
Chilaka was sent on loan by Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Umm al-Fahm for the second half of their 2022–23 season.

San Diego Loyal
After his contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv expired, Chilaka signed with San Diego Loyal of USL Championship in the United States.

Forward Madison
Chilaka signed with Forward Madison of USL League One on January 10, 2024, in advance of their 2024 season.

International career
Chilaka played for Israel's U-17 team, appearing in international friendlies against Ukraine and Belarus in January 2017.

Personal
Chilaka has both Israeli and Nigerian citizenship, having an Israeli mother and Nigerian father.