Haim Bachar (Hebrew: חיים בכר; born 10 July 1943) was an Israeli footballer who played in defender positions. He played for Hapoel Petah Tikva and the Israel national team.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 10 July 1943 | ||
Place of birth | Petah Tikva, Mandatory Palestine | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
1953–1960 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1960–1975 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 259 | (17) |
International career | |||
1964–1965 | Israel | 7 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Club career
editMatania started his football career in 1953, at the age of 10, when he joined the boys' team of Hapoel Petah Tikva. On 21 May 1960 made his senior debut in the senior team when Hapoel won 8–0 Beitar Tel Aviv and also scored his debut goal.[1]
International career
editMatania earned 7 caps with the Israel national team. His debut was on 26 May 1964, made his international debut in the 1–0 win against Hong Kong.
Bachar won with the international team in 1964 AFC Asian Cup.
Honours
edit- Hapoel Petah Tikva
- Israel
- AFC Asian Cup (1): 1964
References
edit- ^ "חיים בכר" [Haim Bachar]. Hapoel Petah Tikva museum (in Hebrew).