Boris Klaiman

Boris Klaiman
	Klaiman with Beitar Jerusalem in 2016
Personal information
Full name	Boris Klaiman
Date of birth	26 October 1990 (age 31)
Place of birth	Vinnytsia, UkSSR, USSR (now Ukraine)
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team	Volos
Number	55
Youth career
	Hapoel Tel Aviv
	Hapoel Kfar Saba
Senior career*
Years	Team
2008–2009	Hapoel Kfar Saba
2009–2014	Hapoel Tel Aviv
2009–2010	→ Maccabi Herzliya (loan)
2010–2011	→ Hapoel Kfar Saba (loan)
2014–2018	Beitar Jerusalem
2018–2020	Enosis Neon Paralimni
2020–	Volos
National team‡
2008	Israel U18
2008	Israel U19
2009–2013	Israel U21
2016–	Israel
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 December 2021; ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23 March 2016

Boris Klaiman (or Kleyman, Hebrew: בוריס קליימן, Ukrainian: Борис Кляйман; born 26 October 1990) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Greek Super League club Volos. He began his career in the Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Kfar Saba youth teams, then joined Hapoel Tel Aviv senior team before the 2009–10 season.^[1] He played on loan at Maccabi Herzliya before returning to Hapoel Kfar Saba.^[2] At international level, Klaiman was capped in Israel at levels from under-18 to under-21.^[3]

Club career[]

Hapoel Kfar Saba[]

Klaiman was born in Vinnytsia, Soviet Ukraine to Ukrainian Jewish parents, and when he was ten months old, immigrated to Israel with his family. As a child began to play football in the youth system of Hapoel Tel Aviv, and then moved to the youth department of Hapoel Kfar Saba. On 15 August 2008, he made his debut for the first team, in a draw 0–0 against Hapoel Ra'anana at 2008–09. At this season Klaiman played 13 games at the first team.

Hapoel Tel Aviv[]

In summer 2009, Klamian moved back to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and was loaned to Maccabi Herzliya for half season. In January 2010, he returned to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and was a second goalkeeper during Vincent Enyeama played 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. Klaiman didn't share Hapoel Tel Aviv games this season, but was part of a squad team that won the double at the end of the season. In summer 2010 on loaned back to Hapoel Kfar Saba, to get playing time.

In summer 2011, Klaiman returned to Hapoel Tel Aviv, as a second goalkeeper for Apoula Edel. On 31 July 2011 he made his debut for Hapoel Tel Aviv, as he came on as a substitute after Edel got red card at Tel Aviv derby. On 29 October 2011 he made his debut in the Israeli Premier League, coming on as a substitute 6–0 victory against Hapoel Rishon LeZion. At this season he played in 8 games, and at the end of the season won with the team of Israel State Cup. At 2012–13 season played 10 games.

In summer 2013 Danny Amos signed to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Klaiman again began the season as second goalkeeper. After the 3rd round Amos was injured, and Klaiman impressed when he played and even called up to the Israel national football team's squad. At this season he played 11 games.

Beitar Jerusalem[]

On 7 August 2014, Klaiman signed a three-year in Beitar Jerusalem.^[4] On 13 August 2014, Klaiman made his debut at the club, at the 1–2 loss to Hapoel Petah Tikva at the Toto Cup. On 27 October 2014 Klaiman saved penalty the 82nd minute at the 2–0 victory against his former team Hapoel Tel Aviv after a bad kick of Yisrael Zaguri. On 22 May 2018 Klaiman left Beitar Jerusalem.

Enosis Neon Paralimni[]

On 23 July 2018, Enosis Neon Paralimni FC announced the signing of the Israelian goalie for a two years' contract with an undisclosed fee.^[5]

Volos F.C.[]

On 1 August 2020, he signed with SL1 club Volos F.C.^[6]

International career[]

On 11 August 2009 he made his debut for Israel U21 against Serbia. On June 2013 he took part at 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and used as a first goalkeeper. Totally Klamian has 21 appearances for the Israeli youth team.

On 4 October 2013, Klaiman called up for the senior team, towards the matches against Portugal and Northern Ireland.^[7]

Honours[]

Hapoel Tel Aviv

Israeli Premier League: 2009–10
Israel State Cup (2): 2009–10, 2010–11

References[]

^ Kubovich, Yaniv (30 June 2009). "Hapoel TA yet to nail down deals with top acquisitions". Haaretz. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
^ "Player Details: Klaiman Boris". The Israel Football Association. Archived from the original on September 21, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
^ "National team player's details: Klaiman Boris". The Israel Football Association. Archived from the original on September 21, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
^ Pshehatzky, Moti (7 August 2014). "Ongoing duel at Beitar: Exposing the testimony of Tabib and Harush at the arbitration". Sport5. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
^ "Πήρε Κλέιμαν για το τέρμα". goal.philenews.com. 23 July 2018.
^ "Στο Βόλο ο Μπόρις Κλέιμαν". sportsup.gr. 1 August 2020.
^ Ben Dor, Doron (4 October 2014). "Gutman recalled: Itzhaki called-up for the squad". One. Retrieved 4 October 2014.

[1] Kubovich, Yaniv (30 June 2009). "Hapoel TA yet to nail down deals with top acquisitions". Haaretz. Retrieved December 26, 2010.

[IFAclub-2] "Player Details: Klaiman Boris". The Israel Football Association. Archived from the original on September 21, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2010.

[3] "National team player's details: Klaiman Boris". The Israel Football Association. Archived from the original on September 21, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2010.

[4] Pshehatzky, Moti (7 August 2014). "Ongoing duel at Beitar: Exposing the testimony of Tabib and Harush at the arbitration". Sport5. Retrieved 7 August 2014.

[5] "Πήρε Κλέιμαν για το τέρμα". goal.philenews.com. 23 July 2018.

[6] "Στο Βόλο ο Μπόρις Κλέιμαν". sportsup.gr. 1 August 2020.

[7] Ben Dor, Doron (4 October 2014). "Gutman recalled: Itzhaki called-up for the squad". One. Retrieved 4 October 2014.

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