29 Facts About Beram Kayal

Beram Kayal is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Bnei Sakhnin of the Israeli Premier League.

Beram Kayal made 125 appearances and scored eight goals before moving to Celtic in 2010.

Beram Kayal has received plaudits from many Scottish football pundits and was named the SPL player of the month for January 2011.

Beram Kayal made a return to Israel in November 2020 signing for Bnei Sakhnin of the Israeli top flight.

Beram Kayal was born in Jadeidi-Makr, Israel, to a Muslim-Arab family, and is an Arab-Israeli citizen.

Beram Kayal started his career as a striker in the various Youth teams of Maccabi Haifa and scored many goals before taking on the role of a midfielder.

Beram Kayal scored a hat-trick in a league win against Beitar Jerusalem.

On 29 July 2010, Beram Kayal signed a four-year deal with Scottish Premier League side Celtic and was given the number 33 shirt.

Beram Kayal made his debut for Celtic against FC Utrecht on 19 August 2010 and showed his full potential by getting off to the best possible start, setting up the opening goal of the game for Efrain Juarez and winning the Man of the Match award.

Beram Kayal's performances won him the SPL Player of the Month award for January 2011, and the praise of Celtic manager Neil Lennon.

Beram Kayal's first home goal was a long range effort against Dundee United on 1 May 2011.

Beram Kayal was made captain while Scott Brown was out with an ankle injury.

Beram Kayal suffered ankle ligament damage against Rangers on 28 December 2011 after a tackle by Lee McCulloch and was stretchered off with 13 minutes to play.

Brighton were to face another season in the Championship after losing to Sheffield Wednesday on aggregate in the playoffs where Beram Kayal played in both matches for the Albion.

Beram Kayal broke his leg in pre-season in a friendly match against Atletico Madrid, and was sidelined for 10 weeks.

Beram Kayal signed a one-year contract extension on 28 September 2018 that keeps him at the Sussex club until June 2020.

Beram Kayal played in all five games for Brighton to the run up to the 2019 FA Cup Semi Final, which included the narrow quarter final penalty shootout win away at Millwall.

Beram Kayal made 18 league appearances as Brighton retained their Premier League status for a third consecutive season.

On 8 August 2019, Beram Kayal signed for Championship side Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan.

On 15 January 2020, Beram Kayal's loan was cut short due to injury.

Beram Kayal was released from The Albion in July 2020 after five and a half years with the club.

Beram Kayal made 131 appearances scoring five times in all competitions in a successful time for the Sussex side.

On 17 November 2020, Beram Kayal returned to Israel and signed a three-year contract with Bnei Sakhnin of the Israeli Premier League, who had just been promoted.

Beram Kayal represented the national team at the Valeri Lobanovsky Memorial Tournament 2007 that was victorious for it.

Beram Kayal made his full international debut for Israel against Switzerland on 6 September 2008.

Beram Kayal scored his first international goal, in a Euro 2012 qualifying win over Latvia on 26 March 2011.

Beram Kayal is a central midfielder but he is capable of performing various different roles within the position.

Beram Kayal is a tenacious, hard working midfielder, known for high stamina level, aggressive tackling and combative edge, he has great passing ability and quick feet.

Beram Kayal is strong technically, very aware but really competitive.