Age: 18 years oldClub: HoffenheimPosition: Central MidfieldCountry: Israel (U19 national team)
Elmkies, 18, with a height of 1. 70 m, is expected to grow one or two centimeters in the coming years; Not that the young Israeli wants it, as he orchestrates the game from the base of midfield. Maccabi Haifa for Hoffenheim’s U-16 national team in the summer of 2016 and has been betting on an age-based organization every season since. A deep playmaker, Elmkies’ low centre of gravity is helping him pivot in front of defence, protecting the ball before moving it forward temporarily and judiciously, and he has also added an eye for goal in recent years with his shot. In Tuesday’s 5-2 UEFA Youth League win over third-placed Man City, he already played for Marcel Rapp’s U19s this season.
So strong!! Hoffenheim U19s beat Manchester City 5-2 to win their second match in the UEFA Youth League!
The Elmkies midfielder’s stature, distribution and increasingly well-rounded contributions are reminiscent of Bayern Munich star Thiago Alcantara. Once regarded as Xavi’s natural successor at Barcelona, Thiago joined Bayern under Pep Guardiola in 2013, with the current City manager saying “he’s the only player”. I want to. ” Twenty-five goals and 26 assists later, Thiago has more than just a passing master. It’s possible that Elmkies is at the beginning of a similar journey.
Elmkies has proven to be just as flexible off the field. Born in the Israeli coastal city of Nahariya, the 18-year-old grew up speaking Hebrew and English and temporarily mastered German. A film about the Jewish holiday in Hoffenheim during the World Cup. War II was recently shown at the Sinsheimer Citydome. Elmkies played a leading role and provided observation in all three languages.
“Ilay constitutes a bridge between the past, the supply and the future,” said Sandra Simovich, head of the Israeli consulate in Munich, after the film was broadcast.
“These are the moments you work for. – Elmkies on his goal against Man City
“It fills you with pride every time you wear the flag on your chest. I need to thank the players who have been brothers for a long time,” Elmkies said after Israel’s failed attempts to qualify for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Croatia last year.
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