Tal Hen


Tal Hen is a former Israeli football player.

Career

Hen began his career as a defender for Hapoel [Tzafririm Holon F.C.] youth team. Hen also captained the Israeli national youth team.
In 2000 Hen transferred to Maccabi Netanya.
A year later he moved to Hapoel Haifa who were relegated to the National League that season and played there the following year.
During the 2003/2004 season he transferred to Hapoel [Tel Aviv FC|Hapoel Tel Aviv]. On his debut Tal scored the first goal of three that led the team to a victory against Beitar [Jerusalem FC|Beitar Jerusalem]. That performance secured his place in the first team squad. Throughout the 2004/2005 season he was one of the most prominent players in the team as he was one of the players that helped Hapoel Tel Aviv avoid relegation from the Israeli [Premier League]. Due to his sterling performances Hen was called up to the football team">Football (soccer)">football team.
He received the accolade of “Exceptional Player” from Hapoel Tel Aviv fans at the end of the 2004/2005 season.
He won the Israeli Cup in the 2005/2006 season, this was his first piece of silverware.
As a boy he supported Arsenal F.C. and has said his favourite player was Steve Bould

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