Ilay Hajaj stats
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Ligat ha'Al
1.96
3.303.50Match-by-match stats
I. Hajaj
Bnei SakhninMidfielder
I. Hajaj vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona
1 game played, 1 more on the benchIlay Hajaj's next match is on Saturday at 16:45 against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. See how Ilay Hajaj did in earlier matches against Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jan 4, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Sep 20, 2025 |
IROvBNE
Saturday 16:45Sat 16:45Before the next match
Ironi Kiryat Shmona v Bnei Sakhnin, SaturdayWhat Ironi Kiryat Shmona allow left midfielders
Position stats3 appearances at LM against Ironi Kiryat Shmona in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligat ha'Al.
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Odds OutliersIlay Hajaj 2026/2027 season stats
As a left midfielder, Ilay Hajaj has appeared in 7 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 384 minutes at an average rating of 4.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al midfielders.
Attacking stats
Ilay Hajaj has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 64 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ilay Hajaj has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 128 minutes. Ilay Hajaj has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Ilay Hajaj has completed 49 of 66 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 5th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Ilay Hajaj completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 29 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
Ilay Hajaj makes 7 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Ilay Hajaj has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly left midfielder (3 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Bnei Sakhnin squad
S. Abu Husein
20 yrs#16J. Bushnak23 yrs#21B. Khuri22 yrs#24A. Salman22 yrs#29
L. Halaf26 yrsI. Shviro28 yrs
D. Paraschiv
27 yrsA. Sefer26 yrsA. Taha21 yrs#6
M. Vorobjovas
30 yrs#8M. Anim Cudjoe
22 yrs#10M. Abu Riya18 yrs#21S. Taji25 yrsI. Hajaj24 yrs
27 yrs
30 yrs
31 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligat ha'Al | 13 | 424 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5.49 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat ha'Al | 13 | 296 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.07 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 81 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat ha'Al | 16 | 789 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 6.33 |
 Europa League | 4 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.81 |
About Ilay Hajaj
Ligat ha'Al 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Ilay Hajaj has scored 1 goal across 7 appearances (5 starts), totalling 384 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ilay Hajaj has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ilay Hajaj has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Ilay Hajaj has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ilay Hajaj has registered 7 tackles (5 won), 3 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 49 from 66 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Ilay Hajaj has won 29 of 65 total duels.
Discipline
Ilay Hajaj has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 14.
About Ilay Hajaj
Ilay Hajaj is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Bnei Sakhnin in the Ligat ha'Al, representing Israel. Ilay Hajaj is -footed. Born on 7 November 2001.
Most recent appearance
Ilay Hajaj's most recent match was at home against Hapoel Petah Tikva on April 5th. Bnei Sakhnin won 2-0. Ilay Hajaj played 73 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.69.
Recent matches
- April 5th2-0 winvsHapoel Petah Tikva(73 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.69)
- February 14th0-0 drawatMaccabi Tel Aviv(22 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 0)
- August 17th1-0 winvsHapoel Ramat Gan(11 mins, rating 0)
- December 8th3-1 lossatHapoel Haifa(46 mins, rating 6.43)
- November 9th0-1 lossvsBeitar Jerusalem(79 mins, rating 6.21)
Next fixture
Ilay Hajaj and Bnei Sakhnin are next in action on September 7th against Maccabi Haifa in the Ligat ha'Al. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bnei Sakhnin vs Maccabi Haifa match preview.
Teammates at Bnei Sakhnin
Ilay Hajaj currently plays alongside Raul Bălbărău, Saná, Loai Halaf, Akram Zbedat, Saher Taji, Mohamad Ganame, Leeroy Owusu, Jubayer Bushnak, Majed Saliman, Itamar Shviro, Mohamed Abu Riya, Daniel Paraschiv, Ali Gnameh, Dimitri Cavaré, Mathew Anim Cudjoe, Ilay Hajaj, Ori Dahan, Mohammed Abu Nil, Modestas Vorobjovas, Iyad Abu Abaid, Amit Karadi, Shaker Abu Husein, Antonio Sefer, Baseel Khuri, Ahmad Taha, Ahmad Salman and Maroun Gantus at Bnei Sakhnin.