David Dego Şamaxı Scout Report
David Dego
Quick Answer
David Dego is a 1.71m Israeli midfielder who came through Maccabi Tel Aviv’s academy, played for Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Ramat HaSharon, Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Hapoel Petah Tikva, Hapoel Hadera and Ironi Modi’in, and joined Şamaxı as a free agent on 15 July 2026. His biggest strength is a broad professional record of 117 matches and 12 goals across different tiers of Israeli football; the key watch point is that he has not yet played a match in the Azerbaijan league and his physical height could be a limiting factor in midfield duels.
Player Info Card
| Full name | David Teshager Dego |
| Date of birth | 9 May 2001 |
| Age | 25 |
| Place of birth | Ness Ziona, Israel |
| Nationality | Israel |
| Primary position | Midfielder |
| Shirt number | Unknown |
| Current club | Şamaxı (15 July 2026) |
| Contract status | 1+1 year (option) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-2018 | Sektzia Nes Tziona / Maccabi Tel Aviv | Israel — academy |
| 2020-2022 | Beitar Jerusalem | Israel |
| 2022-2023 | Hapoel Ramat HaSharon | Israel |
| 2023-2025 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Israel — 39 matches, 6 goals |
| 2025 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | Israel |
| 2025-2026 | Hapoel Hadera / Ironi Modi’in | Israel — 15 matches, 1 goal (Ironi Modi’in) |
| 2026-present | Şamaxı | Azerbaijan Premier League — since 15 July 2026 |
Born in Ness Ziona, Israel, Dego came through the academies of Sektzia Nes Tziona and Maccabi Tel Aviv, beginning his professional career at Beitar Jerusalem in 2020. He went on to play for Hapoel Ramat HaSharon, Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Hapoel Petah Tikva, Hapoel Hadera and Ironi Modi’in, scoring 1 goal in 15 matches at Ironi Modi’in. He moved to Azerbaijan as a free agent on 15 July 2026, signing a 1+1 year contract with Şamaxı.
Playing Style & Assessment
Dego uses the experience he built across different tiers of Israeli football to carry the ball through midfield and support the front line, offering an agile and mobile midfield profile at 171cm.
Strengths
- Broad professional experience — 117 professional matches and 12 career goals point to consistent playing time across different levels.
- Multi-club adaptation background — Having played for six different Israeli clubs points to a capacity for quick adaptation to different tactical systems.
- Free-transfer flexibility — Joining as a free agent means the club added an experienced midfielder without financial risk.
Development Areas
- No experience in the Azerbaijan league — Having joined in July 2026, he has not yet played a match in the Azerbaijan Premier League.
- Physical height disadvantage — At 171cm he could be at a disadvantage in the physically demanding midfield battles.
- Frequent club changes — Moving between six different clubs across his career points to a fragmented path toward becoming a long-term core player in one system.
Level Projection
Verdict: A midfielder with broad experience across different tiers of Israeli football who moved to Azerbaijan on a free transfer; could be assessed as a rotation option or low-cost opportunity for lower-mid table Süper Lig sides seeking experience and mobility.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation / low-cost opportunity |
| Primary role | Midfielder |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Broad professional experience |
| Key risk | No experience in the Azerbaijan league |
| Scout verdict | Track live |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Dego? An Israeli midfielder who played across different tiers of Israeli football before joining Şamaxı as a free agent on 15 July 2026.
Which club did David Dego join Şamaxı from? He left Ironi, based in Modi’in, Israel, and joined Şamaxı as a free agent on 15 July 2026.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — David Dego (footballer)
- Arena.az — David Dego’s transfer news to Şamaxı
- Wikidata — David Dego player profile
