Ofek Melika


Ofek Melika-Aharon is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Israel national under-19 team.

Early life

Melika-Aharon was born and raised in Givatayim, Israel, to an Israeli family of Mizrahi Jewish descent. He hails from a family of Israeli football goalkeepers, with his grandfather Shmuel Malika-Aharon and uncle Meir Melika, both playing for the Israel national team. He is also the son of Yaron Melika, who played as a goalkeeper in the Israeli Premier League.

Club career

Melika made his senior debut for Hapoel Ra'anana on 4 April 2022, playing 90 minutes in a Liga Leumit away match against Hapoel Ramat Gan, that ended in a 2–1 win.
On 22 May 2024 signed for 5 years in Maccabi Tel Aviv.

International career

He is a youth International for Israel, who plays for the under-17 national team since 2021.