Tai Abed
Tai Abed-Kassus is an Israeli footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or as a winger for Spanish club Levante, and both the Israel national under-21 team and the Israel national under-20 team.
Early life
Abed was born and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel, to an Israeli family of both Sephardi Jewish and Mizrahi Jewish descent. His father Yaakov "Kobi" Abed is an Israeli businessman and chef, who owns two well-known kosher-observant meat restaurant chains.He also holds a Spanish passport, on account of his Sephardi Jewish ancestors, which eases the move to certain European football leagues.
Club career
Abed joined PSV Eindhoven's youth in August 2021 from Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv, signing a three-year contract with the Dutch club. He played for Jong PSV that competes at the Eerste Divisie, the second Dutch division for seniors.On 21 January 2026, Abed moved to La Liga club Levante.