Ravid Gazal

Ravid Gazal is an Israeli midfielder who plays for Hapoel Ironi. He was born on 9 June 1982 in Netanya, Israel.

His father was a professional footballer, which inspired the young Ravid to enter Maccabi Netanya football school at the age of nine. From 1991 to 2000 he played for the juniors of Maccabi Netanya, later joining the senior squad and signing a professional contract. During his 2000-2004 stay at the club Gazal registered 98 appearances and scored 2 goals.

In 2004 Ravid completed a move to Maccabi Haifa. From 2004 to 2007 he made 35 appearances. He also spent the 2005/2006 season at Hapoel Petah Tikva on loan, taking part in 24 games and scoring 2 goals.

In 2007 Gazal joined Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he made 24 outings. The next year Ravid reunited with his former club Maccabi Netanya, where he played until 2010, making 53 appearances and netting 6 goals.

During the 2010/2011 season Gazal played for Hapoel Ashkelon and scored 2 goals in 29 games. In 2011 the midfielder signed for Hapoel Ironi and participated in 31 matches during the 2011/2012 season.

From 2004 to 2008 Gazal won 9 international caps for the Israel national team.