Maccabi Haifa is trying to prove the Jewish origin of the 20-year-old Ukrainian youth team defender in order to sign a contract with him without foreigner status

Football club Maccabi Haifa is actively working on the transfer of the 20-year-old defender of the Ukrainian youth team Ilya Krupskywho now plays for the Ukrainian club “Vorskla” Poltava.

The main task of the Israeli club is writes Walla– confirm the player’s Jewish roots, which will allow him to bypass the limit on foreign players.

Ilya Krupsky – one of the most promising defenders in Ukrainian football. In 2024, he was the main player of the Ukrainian Olympic team at the Games in Paris, where he spent all 90 minutes on the field in three matches.

During his career, Krupsky managed to gain a foothold in Vorskla, playing 15 matches this season, and scored one assist.

Krupskiy can play on both sides of the defense, making him a versatile player for Maccabi. The club has been monitoring the player for a long time, and negotiations intensified after the departure of the defender Eli Feingold to an American MLS club.

Transfer process: difficulties and prospects

Although Ilya Krupsky officially belongs to Vorskla until 2026, rumors about his transfer to Metalist 1925 remain unconfirmed. Israeli media write that negotiations with Krupsky are complicated by the need to prove his Jewish roots in order to avoid the status of a foreigner. Nevertheless, Maccabi Haifa is actively working on this issue.

If the transfer takes place, it will be an important step for Krupsky. He will have the opportunity to develop his career in one of the strongest clubs in Israel, and for Maccabi this means strengthening its defense and strengthening its position in international tournaments.

Impact on relations between Ukraine and Israel

Such transfers strengthen cultural and sports ties between Ukraine and Israel. Our website NAnews – Israel News has already covered the role of Ukrainian players in Israeli football. Such projects help strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries through sports.

Krupsky and his path in football

• Career in Ukraine: Ilya Krupsky began his journey in football with the Metallurg Zaporozhye youth team, from where he moved to Vorskla Poltava.
• Games for the national team: He played 14 matches for the youth and Olympic teams of Ukraine, participating in key tournaments.
• Club Experience: He has been playing steadily at Vorskla since 2021, taking an important place in the main lineup.

Israeli football: a new chance for young talents

For many Ukrainian players, the Israeli Football League becomes an important point in their career. Conditions for player development, high competition and the opportunity to participate in international tournaments attract young athletes.

Maccabi Haifa is known for its support of Jewish athletes from different countries, and the signing of Ilya Krupsky will be the next step in strengthening this tradition.

Table: Achievements of Ilya Krupsky

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