The Neighbourhood Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC
Israel · Founded: 1936
Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv Football Club is an Israeli football team based in the Hatikva Quarter of Tel Aviv. It was founded in 1936 by a group of Yemenite Jewish residents and gradually developed into one of the well-known clubs in the city. The team is traditionally nicknamed “The Goldens” or “The Neighbourhood,” reflecting its strong community roots.
The club has spent most of its history moving between divisions, but it has also achieved notable success in Israeli football. Its early breakthrough came in the late 1960s when it won its first major trophy by claiming the national cup. The most successful period followed in the 1980s and 1990s, when the club won its first league championship and added more domestic titles, establishing itself as a competitive top-flight team.
In later years, Bnei Yehuda has experienced both relegations and comebacks, but it has remained a consistent presence in Israeli football. The club has also taken part in European competitions, representing Israel internationally on several occasions. Known for its strong fan base and identity tied to its neighborhood origins, it continues to be an important part of Tel Aviv’s football culture.
| Tournament | Count | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Championship | 1 | 1989-90 |
| 3 | 1980-81 · 1986-87 · 1991-92 | |
| 3 | 1981-82 · 1992-93 · 2011-12 | |
| Cup | 4 | 1967-68 · 1980-81 · 2016-17 · 2018-19 |
| 4 | 1964-65 · 1977-78 · 2005-06 · 2009-10 |