Idan Toklomati
Idan Gorno Toklomati is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC and the Israel national team.
Early life
Toklomati was born in Netanya, Israel. His father, Tony Toklomety, is a Beninese former professional footballer who played for Maccabi Netanya and the Benin national football team. His mother, Iris Gorno, is an Israeli journalist.
Toklomati began his career in 2012, at eight years old, joining the youth setup of Beitar Nes Tubruk in his hometown of Netanya. In 2021, Toklomati switched to the youth side of Maccabi [Petah Tikva F.C.|Maccabi Petah Tikva], where he finished his youth career.
Club career
Maccabi Petah Tikva
Toklomati made his senior debut for Maccabi Petah Tikva on 23 April 2022, in a 0–4 loss against Hapoel Nof HaGalil in the Israeli Premier League.
Charlotte FC
On 21 August 2024, Toklomati joined MLS club Charlotte FC, initially playing for their MLS Next Pro reserve side Crown Legacy FC. He scored three goals in three MLS Next Pro games, and was promoted to the first team squad in September 2024, signing a first team contract until 2027, with a club option for 2028. Toklomati scored his first career hat-trick on 13 September 2025 in a 3–0 victory against Inter Miami.
International career
Toklomati plays for both the Israel national under-19 football team and the Israel national under-21 football team. He was a part of the Israel squad that finished runner-up in the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Due to his heritage, Toklomati has dual Israeli-Beninese citizenship, and was eligible to play for Israel or Benin. On November 12, 2023, Toklomati made his international debut for Israel as a 72nd minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat to Kosovo for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers.