History in Short
Bonni Ginsburg was born December 1964 in Tel Aviv and at the age of 8 he began his career in the Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Department. Everyone saw the potential in the young and athletic keeper and at the age of 16 he became the youngest shot stopper to play in the first division which resulted in a 1:0 win over Hapoel Ramat Gan.
In 1984/85 he was loaned to Maccabi Petach Tikva which finished the season in 2nd place and his fine performance over the campaign led him back to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Ginzburg’s only title while wearing the Yellow & Blue came in 1987 when he helped the team to the State Cup. He also was a standout with the Israel National Team at the qualification tournament for the 1988 Seoul Olympics. One of Ginzburg’s career highlights happened in the two legged tie with Colombia as Israel looked to qualify for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. After impressing many with his play, Ginzburg became the first Israeli keeper to head to Europe, featuring for Scotland’s Glasgow Rangers over the course of two seasons.
Ginzburg made 144 appearances for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Haifa, Bnei Yehuda, Ironi Ashdod, Maccabi Yavne, Beitar Tel Aviv, Maccabi Petach Tikva, Hapoel Ashkelon and Hapoel Kfar Saba
Top Moment
June 9, 1987. Ramat Gan Stadium: Maccabi Tel Aviv & Maccabi Haifa are playing for the right to receive the State Cup from the President and Ginzburg had the privilege to take part in one of the most memorable finals ever played. Ginzburg may have had to take the ball out of the goal three times, but he had the upper hand when the contest went to penalties. WATCH:
Titles & Awards with Maccabi Tel Aviv:
State Cup: 1986/87
Israel National Team appearances: 68
