Gal Arel

Gal Arel is an Israeli former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder or a central defender. He is currently the coach of Hapoel [Haifa F.C.|Hapoel Haifa].

Club career

Arel was born in Kiryat Haim, Haifa. He finished his formation with Hapoel Haifa. On 23 January 2009 he made his senior debut, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 away win against Maccabi [Ironi Kiryat Ata F.C.|Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata].
On 22 August 2009, Arel made his Premier League debut, again from the bench in a 2–1 success at Maccabi Netanya; he also scored the winner in the 80th minute. He was regularly used during the following four full seasons, with his side always avoiding relegation.
On 22 July 2013, Arel signed a four-year deal with fellow league team Hapoel [Be'er Sheva F.C.|Hapoel Be'er Sheva]. Regularly used during his first season, he lost his space in his second, being loaned to Hapoel [Petah Tikva F.C.|Hapoel Petah Tikva] in January 2015.
On 1 August 2015, already as a free agent, Arel joined Gimnàstic de Tarragona, signing a two-year deal with the club after impressing on a trial. On 1 February of the following year, after being rarely used, he rescinded his link.

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;Hapoel Be'er Sheva