Doron Leidner

Doron Leidner (Hebrew: דורון ליידנר; born (2002-04-26)26 April 2002) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a left wing-back for Swiss Super League club Zürich, on loan from Greek Super League club Olympiacos and the Israel national team.

Leidner was born and raised in Rishon LeZion, Israel, to an Israeli family of Ashkenazi Jewish (Romanian-Jewish) descent.

[2][3][4][1][5] He also holds a Romanian passport, on account of his Ashkenazi Jewish ancestors, which eases the move to certain European football leagues.

[1][5] On 29 July 2022, Leidner signed a four-year deal with Greek Super League club Olympiacos for a fee of €2 million.

[6] On 18 January 2023, Leidner was loaned to Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Wien until the end of the season.

Leidner (right) playing for Austria Wien in 2023
Leidner (middle) playing for Israel during a 2022–23 UEFA Nations League match against Albania