Gaul Machlis (Hebrew: גאול מכליס; 21 May 1918 – 19 February 1995) was an Israeli football player and manager.

Born in Petah Tikva, Palestine, on 21 May 1918, Machlis began his senior club career at hometown club Maccabi Petah Tikva in 1934, where he won multiple titles, before moving Maccabi Tel Aviv in 1936.

[1] In 1945, Machlis was forced to retire early from his playing career due to injury.

[1] Following his retirement as a player, Machlis was appointed manager of Maccabi Petah Tikva at the end of the 1951–52 season.

[1] Before the end of the season, he became manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv, replacing Jerry Beit haLevi.