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About Nir Bitton
Nir Bitton (or Biton, Hebrew: ניר ביטון; born 30 October 1991) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as either a defensive midfielder or centre-back. Prior to his professional football career, he completed mandatory military service in the Israel Defense Forces. Bitton was born and raised in Ashdod, Israel, to a family of both Sephardi Jewish and Mizrahi Jewish descent. On 1 July 2022, Bitton joined Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Tel Aviv on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract with an option for a third year.
