Ofek Melika-Aharon (; born 23 January 2005) 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.
In June 2023, he signed a 3-year contract with Maccabi Petah Tikva. He played for the youth team while simultaneously serving as the third goalkeeper for the senior squad."
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.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState CupToto CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHapoel Ra'anana2021–22Liga Leumit100000——102022–23Liga Alef1001000——110Total1101000——120Maccabi Petah Tikva2023–24Israeli Premier League000000——00Maccabi Tel Aviv2024–25Israeli Premier League1000000000102025–26Israeli Premier League250301020003102026–27Israeli Premier League100000601080Total27030108010400Career total38040108010520
See also
List of Jewish footballers List of Jews in sports List of Israelis
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