Elyaniv Barda

Elyaniv Barda (or Elianiv, Hebrew: אליניב ברדה; born 15 December 1981) is an Israeli former football player, and the current manager of Hapoel Tel Aviv.

On the eve of the 2005–06 Israeli season, Barda, along with Haifa teammate Walid Badir, was signed by Hapoel Tel Aviv.

He also scored 3 goals in Hapoel's successful 2006–07 UEFA Cup campaign, where the Israeli team progressed past the group stages.

On 22 June 2007, Barda was signed by Belgian side Racing Genk on a three-year contract, with the transfer fee believed to be in the region of €90,000.

Barda, known for his versatility and pace in the early stages of his career in Belgium, was often employed as a lone striker in his first season at Genk, linking up well with midfield but still scoring and assisting to goals.

However, he remained an influential figure on the pitch, often scoring important goals when coming off the bench and tilting the momentum in Genk's favour because of his intelligent and determined playing style.

On 25 June 2013 he signed a three-year contract at his hometown club Hapoel Be'er Sheva, where he started his professional career.

His comeback to his childhood team is considered remarkable and historic, and it completely changed Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s history.

After his retirement, Elyaniv had various responsibilities in the club, ranging from scouting to supervising Be’er Sheva’s academy and its partnership with Atlético Madrid.

After Be’er Sheva’s coach at the time, Ronny Levi, was fired he was replaced by Barda who was supposed to be a temporary manager until the end of the season.