Oscar Gloukh: Bio, Career, Summary, Stats, Trophies and News

Oscar Gloukh Family & Early Life

Oscar Gloukh was born and brought up in Rehovot, Israel. He is the son of a renowned footballer, Maxim Gloukh, who immigrated from Russia to Israel. Oscar was the best friend of Afik Tery, who was a fellow professional footballer in the Israeli Premier League. Tery was announced as killed in combat on March 1, 2024, while serving Israel Defense Forces as a soldier in the Gaza war.

Oscar Gloukh graduated from the Maccabi football academy, and later he joined Maccabi Tel Aviv as a professional footballer. The Israeli midfielder got too much support from his father, as his father encouraged him to become a professional footballer. On 8th August, 2021, Oscar made a debut in Maccabi Tel Aviv's senior team. On April 11, 2022, Oscar also made a debut in the Israeli Premier League match against Maccabi Haifa, where he scored his debut goal in the 28th minute.

On 27th January, 2023, Red Bull Salzburg offered him a contract with a decent amount of €7.5 million. Oscar Gloukh signed this contract and joined the Austrian Bundesliga champion, Red Bull Salzburg, with a 4.5-year contract. Gloukh netted a UEFA Champions League goal in the 51st minute on his debut against a Portuguese side, Benfica. This made him the youngest Israeli international to ever score in a UEFA Champions League match, at the age of 19.

Playing Style and Strengths

Oscar Gloukh's playing style, characterized by his technical skills, ability, playmaking, and smart positional play, is crucial for Thomas Letsch's managed side. As a playmaker, he excels in the half spaces, picking out dangerous passes and creating opportunities. The Israeli international's technical skill, ability to read the game mean he is involved in all of his side of the attacking play, as he can score goals as well as he can also able to create chances.

However, Gloukh has room for improvement, as his off-the-ball movements, especially in attacking spaces, also need to improve in defensive and pressing. Moreover, Gloukh is known for his striking ability, but he could increase his shot volume to become a bigger threat as number 10.

Oscar Gloukh Net Worth

For now, we don't have an absolute number, but it is expected that Oscar Gloukh net worth is €700k, as per the sources online. However, what we do know is his market value, which is measured at an astounding value of €22 million as per Transfermarkt.

Oscar Gloukh Salary

The Israeli international, Oscar Gloukh salary is around €750k, approximately. Moreover, this is not an official figure. Currently, Oscar Gloukh has signed a 4.5-year contract with Red Bull Salzburg in January 2023, with a €7 million contract. But according to some recent rumours, Oscar Gloukh is more likely to leave the Austrian side and will join the Premier League giants, Liverpool.

Oscar Gloukh Partner

As of right now, there is no public information about Oscar Gloukh's partner. Just like a lot of professional footballers, the Israeli has kept most of his personal life private. Among many aspects of his life, there is no information on his relationships. As the Israeli attacking mid keeps on rising in prominence, more details regarding his personal life may emerge. However, for now, his focus is all about football. He enjoys the somber joys of life and lives in the moment, instead of posting his every experience on social media.

Oscar Gloukh Career

The Israeli International is an attacking midfielder who is known for his vision, passing ability, and goal-scoring. Oscar started his football career at Maccabi's academy, and after graduating from Maccabi's academy, he joined Maccabi Tel Aviv and started his professional career there. On 27th January 2023, he caught the attention of RB Salzburg's hierarchy and compelled them to sign him. Eventually, they signed him as they are one of the key midfielders. He has capped for the Israeli Under-19 international team since 2021. He also took part in the 2022 Under-19 European Championship.

Club Career

Gloukh made his senior debut with Maccabi Tel Aviv on 8th August 2021 at the 1-1 draw against Hapoel Jerusalem at the Israeli Toto Cup, eventually, Maccabi won this match on penalties. He also made his senior Israeli Premier League club line-up debut for Maccabi Tel Aviv at the 1-1 draw against Maccabi Haifa, where he scored his debut senior goal in the 28th minute. On 27th October, 2023, the Austrian Bundesliga champions RB Salzburg offered him a €7 million and signed a 4.5-year contract. Gloukh netted a goal in his UEFA Champions League debut match against the Portuguese side Benfica, and he managed to secure a 0-2 away victory for the Austrian giant. This made him the youngest Israeli goal scorer in the UEFA Champions League, at the age of 19.

International Career

Gloukh has capped for the Israel under-19 team since 2021, and he also took part in the 2022 Under-19 European Championship for the second time in its history. Gloukh has scored 4 goals and 2 assists, including a goal in the final match against England. His strike for native Israel against England has also earned him the UEFA 2022 under-19 goal of the season.

In November 2022, Gloukh was first called up to play in the Israel international senior team to play friendlies against Cyprus and Zambia. On 17 November, he made his debut against Zambia, coming on as a substitute in a 4-2 victory against Zambia. Two days later, Oscar started in the Israeli line-up against Cyprus as well, and he scored his first senior team goal. In June of 2023, Golukh featured in the Israeli national team squad for the 2024 European qualifiers against Belarus. The Israeli international was also selected for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Oscar Golukh's Awards and Achievements

Oscar Golukh has earned several awards and achievements, including being named to the UEFA under-19 Euro team of the year tournament and receiving the under-19 Euro goal of the tournament. Golukh has also won the Austrian Championship with RB Salzburg.