1. Ariel "Arik" Benado is an Israeli football manager and former player who played as a centre-back.
14 Facts About Arik Benado
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Benado was a second-generation player at one of Israel's major association football clubs, Maccabi Haifa; his father Shlomo Benado appeared for Maccabi Haifa in the 1970s.
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Arik Benado began playing at the age of nine, rising through the ranks to the senior team.
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Arik Benado spent a two-year spell with Beitar Jerusalem in the mid-1990s to gain experience.
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Arik Benado has won five league championships and a State Cup title with Maccabi.
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Arik Benado is a long-standing member of the Israel national team where he holds the record as the most capped player, and plays as a central defender.
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Arik Benado is a tough defender, his strength lies in his tackling due to quick foot work.
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Arik Benado had successfully defended against top strikers with the club and the national team in Europe.
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Arik Benado has appeared for Maccabi in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
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In June 2010, Arik Benado agreed to return to Maccabi Haifa for one last season before his retirement in June 2011.
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Arik Benado started on the bench but quickly became Elisha Levi's first choice in Maccabi Haifa's defense, helping Maccabi Haifa to win the championship.
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On 17 November 2012, Arik Benado was appointed as caretaker manager for Maccabi Haifa, before being appointed as the full manager a week later on 25 November 2012.
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On 25 February 2014, Arik Benado was appointed as the assistant manager for Eli Guttman in the Israel national team.
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On 4 May 2015, Arik Benado was appointed as the manager for the Israel national under-21 football team.