Osama Khalaila


Osama Khalaila is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a striker, most recently for Hpoel Acre in Liga Leumit, and the Israel national team.

Club career

Bnei Sakhnin

Khalaila made his debut in the Israeli Premier League on 6 May 2017, coming on as a 66th-minute substitute against Beitar Jerusalem.

Maccabi Tel Aviv

On 22 July 2021, Khalaila signed a three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv for a fee of €515,000. He made his debut for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa Conference League on 22 July, coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute against FK Sutjeska Nikšić. He scored two goals in the return fixture on 29 July.

Loan to Maccabi Bnei Reineh

Khalaila was sent on loan to Maccabi Bnei Reineh on 6 September 2022. He scored his first goal for Bnei Sakhnin on 3 November in a 3–2 victory over Beitar Jerusalem.

Gabala

On 4 July 2023, Khalaila signed for Gabala on a one-year contract with the option of a second year. On 27 May 2024, Gabala announced that Khalaila and five others had left the club with their contracts expiring.

LNZ Cherkasy

On 30 August 2024, Khanaila was transferred to LNZ Cherkasy in the Ukrainian Premier League.

International career

Khalaila made his debut for Israel national team as a substitute in a friendly against Portugal on 9 June 2021.