Gabriel Burstein

Gabriel Alejandro Burstein is an Argentine football manager and former player who coaches Bnot Netanya.

Playing career

Burstein began his football career in the River Plate club in his home country of Argentina, where he played until the age of sixteen. He then joined the Israeli football club Maccabi Herzliya as a professional player. He was forced by an injury to end his career at the age of twenty-three.

Coaching career

In 2019, Burstein became the coach of the Israel women's national team. He was replaced by Gili Landau in July 2021. Following his stint with the national team, he was highly sought after by domestic clubs and was appointed as coach for Maccabi Kishronot Hadera.

Personal life

Burstein's native language is Spanish, and he speaks English, Portuguese, and Hebrew fluently. He has some knowledge of French.

Honors

Best foreign coach of the Israeli championship 2010-2012 / 2019-2020 / 2020–2021
Best Argentine coach abroad 2019-2020 / 2020-2021