Yorai Maliach

Yorai Maliach (יוראי מליח; (born 26 March 1998) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a right back for Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Jerusalem.

Early career
Maliach played in the youth sector of Beitar Jerusalem.

Club career
He has represented Beitar Nordia Jerusalem and Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem. In 2021, he signed with Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Jerusalem on a permanent deal, after having spent previously time with the club on loan.

International career
A former Israeli youth international, Maliach has played for Israel in under-16, under-17, under-18 and under-19 youth national teams.

Personal life
Born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel, Maliach has a dual citizenship of Israel and Finland. He is of Yemeni descent on his father's side. His maternal grandmother is Finnish and his maternal grandfather is French of Polish descent, who had moved to Israel when six months old.

Honours
Hapoel Jerusalem
 * Liga Leumit runner-up: 2020–21