David Keltjens is a robust right-back, who was born on June 11, 1995, and hails from Israel. Now aged 29, Keltjens defends the line for the Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone. Donning the number 33 jersey, he stands at 5ft 11in (1.81m) and weighs 11st 11lb (75kg), presenting an imposing figure on the pitch. Transfermarkt places his current market value at approximately £255k, which may fluctuate as his contract with St Johnstone approaches its conclusion at the end of May 2025.
Keltjens spread his fledgling wings in July 2008 when he became a trainee for Beitar Jerusalem, a club playing in Israel's Premier League. Having honed his skills and developed his abilities, he caught the eye of another top-tier Israeli team, Hapoel Be'er Sheva. A successful transfer in July 2019, costing his new club a cool £1.4 million, saw Keltjens swap clubs but remain on familiar terrain in the Israeli Premier League.
Yet, the lure of foreign climes and the prospect of Scottish football led to a move in January 2024, as Keltjens caught the flight to join St Johnstone. His inaugural season 2023 - 2024 wearing the blue and white of St Johnstone was marked by fourteen appearances and the sweet taste of scoring his first goal. In the ongoing season, 2024 - 2025, Keltjens has notched up seven league appearances for St Johnstone, indicating the faith being placed in him by the team's management.
