Israeli Premier League
men's association football top division of Israel
The Israeli Premier League (Hebrew: ליגת העל, Ligat Ha'Al, literally Super League; also known as Ligat Toto) is the first division association football league in Israel. It was created in 1999, replacing Liga Leumit as the top division. The Liga Leumit is the second division.[1]
| Founded | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Israel |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Relegation to | Liga Leumit |
| Domestic cup(s) | State Cup Toto Cup Al |
| International cup(s) | Champions League Europa League |
| Current champions | Hapoel Be'er Sheva (3rd title) (2018–19) |
| Most championships | Maccabi Haifa (7 titles) |
| Website | football.co.il |
In the 2016–17 season, there were 14 Teams in Israeli Premier League.[2] The winner of the league in each season is named the Ligat Winner (Hebrew: ליגת ווינר).[3]
Members for 2018-19
changeThe following 14 clubs will compete in the Israeli Premier League during the 2018–19 season.
a: Never been relegated from the Israeli Premier League
b: One of the original Israeli Premier League teams
Statistics
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References
change- ↑ Ben Shimol, David (28 May 2019). "שמה החדש של ליגת העל: ליגת הבורסה לניירות ערך" [The New Name of the Premier League: The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange League]. ynet (in Hebrew).
- ↑ "ליגת העל בכדורגל היא מהיום "ליגת ווינר"" [The Football Premier League is from now on "Winner League"]. Maariv (in Hebrew). 1 July 2010.
- ↑ "Israeli Premier League will now be known as "Ligat Winner"" (in Hebrew). . ONE. 1 July 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
Other websites
change- Official website IPFL
- Israel Football Association Archived 2012-07-23 at Archive.today
- Ligat Al[permanent dead link] Soccerway