A New Chapter for Beitar Nahariya: Elior Sider Joins as Player and Youth Coach

Introduction to Beitar Nahariya

Beitar Nahariya, a club rooted in the history of Israeli football since its establishment in 1962, is gearing up for an ambitious 2025/26 season. After a reformation in 2007, the club finds itself in Liga Bet, the fourth tier of Israeli football, and is hopeful that this upcoming season will be start to remember for years to come.

Elior Sider’s New Role

The club is set to make headlines with the recent agreement involving 33-year-old forward Elior Sider, who will play for the senior team while also taking on a coaching role in the youth division. Sider, known for his relentless playing spirit, previously achieved notable success with Hapoel Afula, where he contributed to their Toto Cup victory during the 2017/18 season.

Career Background

Elior Sider’s football journey includes stints at several clubs in both the Premier League and the National League, including Hapoel Acre, Hapoel Afula, Hapoel Kfar Shalem, Hapoel Umm al-Fahm, Shimshon Kfar Qasim, Hapoel Raanana, and M.S. Kiryat Yam. This marks the first time in Sider’s career that he is dropping to Liga Bet, showcasing his commitment to contributing to Beitar Nahariya’s aspiration to ascend to Liga Alef.

Club Ambitions

In the previous season, Beitar Nahariya finished respectably in fifth place in Liga Bet North A. The last time the club played in Liga Alef was between 2013 and 2015, shortly after its reestablishment. Despite experiencing ups and downs since then, the aim now remains clear: to restore the club’s former glory and secure promotion back to Liga Alef with the help of Elior Sider.

As the club prepares for its challenges ahead, this partnership with Sider promises not only to bolster their performance on the field but also to nurture the next generation of players through his coaching role.

Stay tuned for updates as Beitar Nahariya embarks on its journey for success in the upcoming season, which holds the potential for unforgettable memories for players and fans alike