The 20-year-old first played in the Bundesliga with Hoffenheim's 3: 0 loss to Herta Berlin: "Very happy after all the years of my family's hard work and sacrifice. Want to get better day by day."

• Ali Elmakis in the national team uniform. It's hard to hide the excitement

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Israeli midfielder Ali Almeqis made his debut in the German Bundesliga on Saturday when he came in as a substitute in the loss of his Hoffenheim team to Herta Berlin. The 20-year-old Almakise entered the 3: 0 position for Herta and recorded the first five minutes of his adult career in Germany.

"The result is very disappointing and does not reflect our ability," Elmakis said after his first game when he was excited, "I am still very happy to be in the Bundesliga after all my years of hard work and sacrifice and that of my family. I will continue to give everything and improve every day."

In fact, the appearance of 20-year-old Israeli talent tonight is a kind of closing circle. Alai Almakis left Israel together with his father his uncle at the age of 14 to try his luck at the Hoffenheim Academy, which is considered one of the favors in Germany and Europe in general. Over the years, he advanced to the senior season at the start of the season.

Elmkase's progress has also not gone unnoticed by Israeli national team coach Andy Herzog. The Austrian coach has summoned the midfielder, who can play as a back midfielder and in the 50/50 position and has even given him minutes in national uniforms including the ensuing shirt match against Northern Macedonia about six months ago. Elmkeys hopes to continue the progress and get more minutes in the German league.