Boris Klaiman

Boris Klaiman
Klaiman with Beitar Jerusalem in 2016
Personal information
Full name Boris Klaiman
Date of birth (1990-10-26) 26 October 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Vinnytsia, UkSSR, USSR (now Ukraine)
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Chania
(on loan from PAS Giannina)
Number 55
Youth career
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel Kfar Saba
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Hapoel Kfar Saba 13 (0)
2009–2014 Hapoel Tel Aviv 25 (0)
2009–2010 → Maccabi Herzliya (loan) 4 (0)
2010–2011 → Hapoel Kfar Saba (loan) 36 (0)
2014–2018 Beitar Jerusalem 137 (0)
2018–2020 Enosis Neon Paralimni 47 (0)
2020–2023 Volos 70 (0)
2023–2024 PAS Giannina 19 (0)
2024 → Chania (loan) 10 (0)
International career
2008 Israel U18 1 (0)
2008 Israel U19 10 (0)
2009–2013 Israel U21 21 (0)
2016 Israel 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 February 2024

Boris Klaiman (sometimes Kleyman or Kleiman,[1][2] Hebrew: בוריס קליימן, Ukrainian: Борис Кляйман; born 26 October 1990) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Born in then Soviet Ukraine (now Ukraine), he is a former Israel international who appeared once for it in 2016.

Club career

Klaiman was born in Vinnytsia, Soviet Ukraine, USSR, and when he was ten months old, immigrated to Israel with his family. He began his career in the Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Kfar Saba youth teams, then joined Hapoel Tel Aviv senior team before the 2009–10 season.[3] He played on loan at Maccabi Herzliya before returning to Hapoel Kfar Saba.[4]

Hapoel Kfar Saba

As a child began to play football in the youth system of Hapoel Tel Aviv, and then moved to the youth department of Hapoel Kfar Saba. On 15 August 2008, he made his debut for the first team, in a draw 0–0 against Hapoel Ra'anana at 2008–09. At this season Klaiman played 13 games at the first team.

Hapoel Tel Aviv

In summer 2009, Klamian moved back to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and was loaned to Maccabi Herzliya for half season. In January 2010, he returned to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and was a second goalkeeper during Vincent Enyeama played 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. Klaiman didn't share Hapoel Tel Aviv games this season, but was part of a squad team that won the double at the end of the season. In summer 2010 on loaned back to Hapoel Kfar Saba, to get playing time.

In summer 2011, Klaiman returned to Hapoel Tel Aviv, as a second goalkeeper for Apoula Edel. On 31 July 2011 he made his debut for Hapoel Tel Aviv, as he came on as a substitute after Edel got red card at Tel Aviv derby. On 29 October 2011 he made his debut in the Israeli Premier League, coming on as a substitute 6–0 victory against Hapoel Rishon LeZion. At this season he played in 8 games, and at the end of the season won with the team of Israel State Cup. At 2012–13 season played 10 games.

In summer 2013 Danny Amos signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Klaiman again began the season as second goalkeeper. After the 3rd round Amos was injured, and Klaiman impressed when he played and even called up to the Israel national football team's squad.[citation needed] At this season he played 11 games.

Beitar Jerusalem

On 7 August 2014, Klaiman signed a three-year with Beitar Jerusalem.[5] On 13 August 2014, Klaiman made his debut at the club, at the 1–2 loss to Hapoel Petah Tikva at the Toto Cup. On 27 October 2014 Klaiman saved penalty the 82nd minute at the 2–0 victory against his former team Hapoel Tel Aviv after a bad kick of Yisrael Zaguri. On 22 May 2018 Klaiman left Beitar Jerusalem.

Enosis Neon Paralimni

On 23 July 2018, Cypriot side Enosis Neon Paralimni FC announced the signing of Klaiman for a two years contract with an undisclosed fee.[6]

Volos

On 1 August 2020, Klaiman signed for two years with Super League Greece club Volos F.C.[7]

In the morning of 11 April 2023, Klaiman was arrested outside a bar in the Kolonaki region of Athens, for alleged sexual assault of a underage Belgian female; his contract with the club was terminated following the incident.[8][9]

PAS Giannina

On 1 July 2023, Klaiman signed a contract with Super League Greece club PAS Giannina.[10]

International career

At youth international level, Klaiman was capped in Israel at levels from under-18 to under-21.[11] On 11 August 2009 he made his debut for Israel U21 against Serbia. In June 2013 he took part at 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and used as a first goalkeeper. Totally Klamian has 21 appearances for the Israeli youth team.

On 4 October 2013, he was called up for the senior Israeli squad, ahead of the matches against Portugal and Northern Ireland.[12] On 23 March 2016, he made his senior international debut – as well as Kleiman's sole appearance with the squad – in a friendly match against Croatia, which ended in a 2–0 away loss.[13]

Honours

Hapoel Tel Aviv

References

  1. ^ "Boris Kleyman - Stats and titles won - 22/23". Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Israel - B. Klaiman - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  3. ^ Kubovich, Yaniv (30 June 2009). "Hapoel TA yet to nail down deals with top acquisitions". Haaretz. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2010.
  4. ^ "Player Details: Klaiman Boris". The Israel Football Association. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2010.
  5. ^ Pshehatzky, Moti (7 August 2014). "Ongoing duel at Beitar: Exposing the testimony of Tabib and Harush at the arbitration". Sport5. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  6. ^ "Πήρε Κλέιμαν για το τέρμα". goal.philenews.com. 23 July 2018. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Στο Βόλο ο Μπόρις Κλέιμαν". sportsup.gr. 1 August 2020. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  8. ^ Ρίστα, Κατερίνα (11 April 2023). "Συνελήφθη γνωστός ποδοσφαιριστής της Super League στο Κολωνάκι". Newsbomb (in Greek). Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  9. ^ Newsbomb (11 April 2023). "Super League: Ο Βόλος διώχνει Κλέιμαν και Εσκοβάλ για το περιστατικό ασέλγειας στο Κολωνάκι". Newsbomb (in Greek). Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  10. ^ "WELCOME BORIS". 1 July 2023.
  11. ^ "National team player's details: Klaiman Boris". The Israel Football Association. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2010.
  12. ^ Ben Dor, Doron (4 October 2014). "Gutman recalled: Itzhaki called-up for the squad". One. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  13. ^ "Croatia vs. Israel - 23 March 2016 - Soccerway". Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.