Yorai Maliach

Yorai Maliach (; born 26 March 1998) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a right back for Liga Leumit club Hapoel Rishon LeZion.

Early career Maliach played in the youth sector of Beitar Jerusalem.

Club career He has represented Beitar Nordia Jerusalem and Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem. In 2021, he signed with Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Jerusalem on a permanent deal, after having spent previously time with the club on loan.

For the 2024–25 season, Maliach signed with Liga Leumit club Hapoel Rishon LeZion.

International career A former Israeli youth international, Maliach has played for Israel in under-16, under-17, under-18 and under-19 youth national teams.

Personal life Born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel, Maliach has a dual citizenship of Israel and Finland. He is of Yemeni descent on his father's side. His maternal grandmother is Finnish and his maternal grandfather is French of Polish descent, who had moved to Israel when six months old.

Career statistics

Honours Hapoel Jerusalem Liga Leumit runner-up: 2020–21