Ludogorets signs Israeli international

Ludogorets has signed defender Idan Nachmias, an Israeli international. He joins the club as a free agent after successfully completing negotiations. The 28-year-old, who also holds a Portuguese passport, passed his medical exams and has arrived in Razgrad.

Idan Nachmias has 13 caps for the Israel national team. A product of Ironi Kiryat Shmona’s youth academy, he made his senior debut with the club, going on to make 123 appearances and score 6 goals. From 2021 to 2025, he was part of Israeli giants Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he played 104 matches and scored 8 goals. He is a two-time Israeli Premier League champion.

“Ludogorets is well known across Europe for its strong performances in European competitions. I’ve come here to help the team achieve its major goals—both in continental tournaments and domestically,” said Nachmias.

Idan Nachmias is Ludogorets' sixth summer signing, following the arrivals of Stanislav Ivanov, Filip Kaloč, Joel Andersson, Petar Stanić, and Mateus Machado.

Profile

Name: Idan Nachmias
Date of Birth: March 17, 1997
Place of Birth: Ani'am, Israel
Position: Centre-back
Height: 190 cm
Youth Academy: Ironi Kiryat Shmona

Career:

2017–21: Ironi Kiryat Shmona – 123 appearances / 6 goals
2021–25: Maccabi Tel Aviv – 104 appearances / 8 goals
Israel National Team – 13 caps / 0 goals

Honours:

Israeli Premier League Champion: 2 times
Israeli Super Cup Winner: 1 time