A historic milestone for Omri Altman, who makes his 200th appearance tonight in the Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv jersey.
An emotional and history-laden evening for club player Omri Altman tonight, as he steps onto the pitch to record his 200th appearance in all official competitions for Hapoel Tel Aviv. Altman's journey in red, which began back in August 2015 when he played 86 minutes in his debut during the Tel Aviv derby in the Toto Cup, reaches an extraordinary milestone tonight, one reserved only for the club's greatest.
The Journey in Red: Career Milestones at Wolfson
Altman first signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in the summer of 2015. In his debut season with the club, he made 27 appearances across all competitions, scoring four goals, including his maiden goals in the Toto Cup and the State Cup. In the 2016/2017 season, he continued to be a key figure, making 36 appearances and scoring 7 league goals.
In the summer of 2019, Altman returned for a second spell at Hapoel Tel Aviv, signing a two-year deal. His comeback season (2019/2020) was one of the best of his career, finishing as the team's top scorer and assist provider with 11 goals and 4 assists, while leading the Reds to the championship playoff and the State Cup semifinals.
Ahead of the 2020/2021 season, Altman received the great honor of being named captain of Hapoel Tel Aviv. That season, he led the team all the way to the State Cup final and even scored the opening goal for Hapoel in the final match, which ultimately ended in an extra-time defeat.
Following brief stints in Portugal and Cyprus, Altman returned for a third spell at the club in the summer of 2023. At the start of the current season, Altman once again donned the red jersey to lead the club through the ongoing 2025/2026 campaign on his path to this historic milestone.
The Statistical Corner: Altman's All-Time Red Numbers
Omri Altman cements his place in one of the most glorious chapters of the club's history. Below are his complete career statistics for Hapoel Tel Aviv across all official competitions, along with his placement in the history books:
Appearances: 200 Goals: 45 (including 14 penalties) Assists: 18 Yellow cards: 24 Red cards: 1
All-Time Club Rankings: 26th place in the club's all-time appearances list (200 appearances). 21st place in the club's all-time league top scorers list (39 goals). 25th place in the club's all-time league top assist providers list (15 assists). 8th place all-time in match-winning goals for the club (8 winning goals).
Season Numbers: The 2025/2026 Campaign in Depth and Unforgettable Moments
Altman's contribution in the current 2025/2026 season is evident across all official competitions, where he continues to serve as a cornerstone of the team's attack.
In league play, Altman has made 30 appearances this season (including tonight), finding the back of the net 6 times, providing 3 assists, receiving 4 yellow cards and one red card. In the State Cup, he featured in one match where he contributed an assist, and he registered 3 additional appearances in the Toto Cup. In total, the midfielder's stats for the current season stand at 34 appearances across all competitions, with 6 goals, 4 assists, 4 yellow cards, and one red card.
Beyond the raw numbers, this season will be remembered for two particularly dramatic moments credited to the midfielder that drove the Red fans wild:
A 98th-minute explosion against Beitar: In the third round of the season, with Bloomfield Stadium rocking and tense, Altman stepped up and scored a sensational match-winner deep into stoppage time (98th minute), securing three crucial points for Hapoel and triggering wild celebrations in the stands.
Immense drama in the Tel Aviv derby: Another peak moment came during the highly charged derby match. In the 91st minute, with Hapoel trailing, Altman went airborne to head home a dramatic equalizer that completely shifted the momentum, paving the way for a crazy comeback and leading to the team's unforgettable winning goal in the 94th minute.