Liel Abada, born on 3 October 2001 in Israel, currently aged 23, is serving as a forward, primarily right winger, for Charlotte FC. Standing 1.68m (5ft 6in) tall and tipping the scales at 68kg (10st 9lb), he is an indispensable field player. Notably, he carries the number 11 on his jersey. Besides his club contributions, he has also earned caps for the Israel national team.
In July 2014, young Abada joined Maccabi Petah Tikva, an Israeli Premier League squad, and began his training journey. His debut season in 2018 - 2019 saw him featured twice in league matches for the team. Proving his worth, Abada's involvement increased dramatically the next season, with the 2019 - 2020 spell boasting 29 full-match participations and a commendable eight-goal tally. The next season was similarly successful, with Abada making 36 appearances and scoring 12 times in league games.
The player's notable performance soon caught international attention, and in July 2021, he was transferred from Maccabi Petah Tikva to Celtic, a Scottish Premiership team, for an approximate £3.6m fee. His time at Celtic was remarkable, with Abada making 36 first-team appearances and scoring ten goals in the 2021 - 2022 season, followed by another 34 and ten goals in the 2022 - 2023 season. Nevertheless, the following season saw a downturn in his performance, with only nine appearances and a single scored goal.
In March 2024, Abada made his move to the United States, transferring from Celtic to Charlotte FC, an MLS side, for a round figure of £6m. His first season in Charlotte has already been promising; scoring seven goals over 24 first-team appearances. In fact, the 2025 season is also lined up to see him playing for Charlotte.
Abada's notable tournaments include the MLS Cup Play Offs 2024 for Charlotte FC, where he started twice and made a substitute appearance, and the Olympics 2024 for Israel with three starts. Coming up in the 2025 season, Abada is set to start twice for Charlotte in the MLS.
