Ze'ev Haimovich (; born 7 April 1983) is an Israeli former

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Biography

Haimovich was born in Netanya to a mother from

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and father from

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. He grew up speaking

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at home.

Transfer to Russia

On 1 August 2009, the vice-president of Terek Grozny Khaidar Alhanov, announced the arrival from Maccabi Netanya of Haimovich. He signed a three-year deal worth $1.3m and became the second Israeli player to ever compete in the Russian League, after Idan Shum.

Return to Israel

On 18 July 2012, Haimovich returned to play in Israel by signing at Hapoel Tel Aviv for two years.

Honours

Hapoel Petah Tikva

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(1): **2004–05

Hapoel Ramat Gan F.C.

* State Cup(1): **

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