Guni Israeli


Guni Israeli is an Israeli professional basketball player for Hapoel Galil Elyon of the Israeli National League.

Early years

Israeli was born in Kibbutz Gvat, Israel. He played for Hapoel Emek Yizra'el youth team, he also played for Ort Leibovich, Netanya high-school team, together with Raviv Limonad and helped them to win the state championship.

Professional career

In 2005, Israeli signed with Hapoel Gilboa/Afula. In his second season with Afula, he was named Israeli League Rising Star.
On June 18, 2007, Israeli signed with Hapoel Holon for the 2007–08 season. Israeli helped Holon to win the 2008 Israeli League Championship.
On July 2, 2008, Israeli signed with Hapoel Gilboa Galil. In his second season with the team, Israeli helped Gilboa Galil to win 2010 Israeli League Championship. On June 22, 2010, Israeli signed a one-year contract extension with Gilboa Galil.
On July 29, 2011, Israeli signed with a two-year contract with Hapoel Jerusalem.
On July 18, 2013, Israeli returned to Hapoel Holon for a second stint, signing a two-year deal. On June 24, 2015, Israeli signed a two-year contract extension with Holon.
On June 6, 2017, Israeli returned to Maccabi Ashdod for a second stint, signing a one-year deal. On November 8, 2017, Israeli parted ways with Ashdod after appearing in five games. Two days later, Israeli signed with Maccabi Haifa for the remainder of the season. On March 28, 2018, Israeli parted ways with Haifa.
On June 26, 2018, Israeli signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Galil Elyon of the Liga Leumit.