Tzahi Elihen (born 3 April 1991) is an Israeli professional association football player contracted to Liga Alef side, Hapoel Beit She'an.

Biography

Elihen was born in Stockholm, Sweden, to an Israeli father and a Swedish mother who converted to Judaism. His mother committed suicide after suffering from postpartum depression, and when he was five, he moved to Israel with his family. At first, the family lived in Haifa before settling in Ramat Yishai.

Playing career

Elihen made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute for Eytan Tibi, in a 3–2 loss to Hapoel Haifa on 20 February 2010. In March 2010 he scored his first goal for the team.

International career

In 2009, Elihen represented Israel at the 2009 Maccabiah Games, winning a bronze medal.

Statistics

As to 31 July 2014

Footnotes