Gil Vermouth
A creative Israeli midfielder whose vision and technical skill made him a fan favorite at Maccabi Tel Aviv and a key national team contributor.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Israeli footballer·Birthday: August 5·Millennials
Biography
Gil Vermouth's football journey was one of elegant playmaking often delivered at crucial moments. A product of Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth system, he possessed a left foot capable of both precise passes and spectacular long-range strikes, earning him the adoration of the club's supporters. His career was a series of homecomings, with multiple stints at Maccabi punctuated by spells in Greece and Belgium, where he adapted his game to more physical leagues. Vermouth's intelligence on the pitch shone brightest in the Israeli Premier League, where he orchestrated attacks and scored memorable goals, helping secure league titles. While his time with the national team was not always a starting role, he provided valuable depth and a moment of magic when called upon, embodying the skillful, attack-minded midfielder Israeli fans have long cherished.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Gil was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Gil Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Gil's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won three Israeli Premier League championships with Maccabi Tel Aviv across multiple stints at the club.
- Scored a spectacular long-range goal for Israel in a UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying match against Latvia.
- Lifted the Israeli State Cup with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 2014-2015 season.
- Made over 100 appearances for Maccabi Tel Aviv, becoming a central figure in their domestic dominance in the 2010s.
Did You Know?
He is known by the nickname 'Vermouthito', a play on his last name and the Spanish diminutive.
His father, Jacob Vermouth, was also a professional footballer who played for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Vermouth scored on his debut for the Israeli national team in a friendly against Chile in 2010.
He played alongside Australian superstar Tim Cahill during his brief stint at Maccabi Tel Aviv.
“A left-footed pass at the right moment is the most beautiful thing in football.”
