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Kenny Saief: The Champions League midfielder being overlooked by US Soccer

American-Israeli midfielder Kenny Saief has experience playing with his Belgian Pro League club Gent in both the Champions League and Europa League. Saief, who was born in Panama City, Florida but moved to Israel with his family when he was 4 years-old, may be unknown to many US Soccer fans but he is gaining the attention of clubs in England and Germany.

Early in his career, Saief played for four teams in four seasons in the Israeli Premier league before transferring to FAA Gent in 2014. Since moving to Belgium, he has become a starter for the Buffaloes making 80 appearances for the club including playing in Champions League and Europa League matches.