Who is Anan Khalaili? Israeli winger set for high-profile move to Crystal Palace
The Israeli winger will join the Premier League side.
Anan Khalaili is expected to join Crystal Palace, making an amazing transition from the Belgian Pro League to the popular English Premier League.
Khalaili, 21, a right winger who currently plays for Union SG, is close to signing a deal with Palace, a month after his projected move to Italian club Inter Milan did not go through due to a failed medical test.
According to media reports, Crystal Palace will pay £21 million ($32.5 million) for the Haifa-born sensation, who has 16 appearances for Israel’s national side. The agreement would make him the most valued Israeli player ever.
Who is Anan Khalaili?
Anan Khalaili, a 21-year-old Israeli professional footballer, is set to complete a high-profile £21 million deal to Premier League team Crystal Palace from Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. He typically plays as a right winger or on the right side of midfield, and is known for his speed, adaptability, and explosive dribbling ability.
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He progressed via the academy system of Maccabi Haifa, scoring 11 goals to win the Israeli U19 Championship. He made his senior debut in 2022 and then moved for a record €6.5 million transfer to Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in 2024.
He had incredible achievements in Belgium, leading Les Unionistes to win the Belgian Super Cup (2024) and their first league victory in 90 years during the 2024-25 season.
After scoring three goals in Israel’s historic third-place performance at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, he was quickly promoted to the senior Israel national team, where he has 16 caps so far.
Anan Khalaili’s playing style
He is highly regarded for his explosive pace, 1v1 dribbling abilities, and ability to weave runs behind defensive backlines. Possesses great ball-interception skills and high-pressing discipline, making him a valuable structural asset in deeper situations.
How old is Anan Khalaili?
He is 21 years old, born in Haifa, Israel.
Where does Anan Khalaili play?
He currently plays for Royale Union Saint‑Gilloise (Union SG) in Belgium as a right winger.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.