Hatem Abd Elhamed, born on 18 March 1991 in Israel, primarily plies his trade as a right back for Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Raised in the rigours of the game's defence, Abd Elhamed's well-proportioned physique, around 6ft 1in (1.86m) and tipping the scales at 12st 8lb (80kg), affords him a natural advantage on the field. Favouring his number 44 jersey, the player sports an estimated market value of roughly £171k, as per data on Transfermarkt.
Tracing the trajectory of Abd Elhamed's career takes us to January 2011, when he joined Charleroi in the Belgium Pro League. His inaugural season (2010-2011) saw him make a solitary first team appearance. The following July found him transferring to FC Ashdod in the Premier League of his home country, Israel. A reliable presence, he clocked up formidable hours on the pitch over various seasons, counting 23, 22, 21, 27 appearances respectively, with a couple of goals to his name.
A brief interruption came about in January 2015, as he was loaned out to Dinamo Bucureşti in Romania's Liga I. Despite the new grounds, he managed to score thrice in 13 appearances. The anomalous stint was soon behind him, for he returned to FC Ashdod in July 2015, swapping Israel for Belgium once again the following year. However, his time with Gent in the Belgium Pro League was short-lived.
By July 2016, he was back in Israel with FC Ashdod, initially on loan and later as a permanent transfer in 2017. He marked this tenure with performances comparable to his previous run, tallying 23, 22, and 21 appearances over multiple league seasons. This period concluded with a transfer to Hapoel Be'er Sheva in 2017, a deal inked for roughly £1.1m. Commitment saw him contribute to 49 games over two seasons and recording four goals under his belt.
In July 2019, Abd Elhamed signed a contract with Celtic, an event that beckoned his advancement to Scottish Premiership football. Over the span of two seasons (2019-2021), he registered 13 appearances. Despite a brief tenure, he left a discernible trace within the green-and-white-striped part of Glasgow, courtesy of his contributions to the squad. However, by February 2021, he found himself retracing his steps to Hapoel Be'er Sheva alongside a transfer fee of approximately £810k.
As of the current 2024-2025 season, Abd Elhamed has yet to grace the first team matches for Hapoel Be'er Sheva. A few challenges lie ahead, but given his career progression, one can only anticipate what the rest of the season will bring.
