David Keltjens

David Yair Keltjens (or Klatins, ; born 11 June 1995) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or right-back for Israeli Premier League club Ironi Tiberias.

Early and personal life Keltjens was born in Mevaseret Zion, Israel; to his father Yossi Keltjens who is of Dutch origin; and to his mother Flori ( Ben-Harush) who is of Moroccan Jewish descent and hails from the neighborhood of Katamon in Jerusalem, Israel. He has a sister named Emily, and a brother named Michael.

He has been in a relationship with his Israeli girlfriend Yael Alexandra Gold since 2021.

Club career Beitar Jerusalem From age 6 to 8, Keltjens was part of the Hapoel Tel Aviv Youth Academy.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva On 25 June 2019, he signed with Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Be'er Sheva for five years.

On 9 January 2024, Keltjens signed for Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone on a deal until the end of the season. He was released on January 20, 2025.

International career On 6 November 2016, Keltjens was first called up to the senior Israel national team, ahead of their match against Albania. On 24 March 2017, he made his senior international debut, coming on as a 60th minute substitute against Spain in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) away match that ended in a 2–4 defeat for his native Israel.

Honours Hapoel Be'er Sheva Israel State Cup: 2019–20, 2021–22 Israel Super Cup: 2022