Charlotte FC announced the signing of Israeli forward Idan Toklomati on Sept. 18, 2024. Toklomati originally joined the Crown Legacy FC, the Club’s MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, from Maccabi Petah Tikva on Aug. 21, 2024.
Toklomati made his first appearance with Charlotte FC on Sept. 18, the same day he was promoted to the First Team, against Orlando City SC. In MLS NEXT Pro, the Israeli forward appeared in seven matches, which includes both of Crown Legacy FC’s playoff matches, and bagged netted three goals to go along with two assists.
Prior to his time in the Queen City, Toklomati helped Maccabi Petah Tikva earn promotion to the Israeli Premier League following an impressive 11 goal campaign in the 2022/23 season. He then went on to score five goals in his first season in the topflight in 2023/24. He made a total of 70 appearances with Maccabi Petah Tikva since he debuted at age 17, having scored 17 goals and contributed seven assists.
On the international stage, Toklomati has four senior caps with Israel on his resume. He made his senior debut as a substitute during UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers against Kosovo on Nov. 12, 2023. With Israel’s youth squads, Toklomati has made 30 appearances and has recorded a goal and assist across all competitions. He played in five matches as Israel made the semifinals at the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. The forward featured in the final of 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship as Israel finished runners-up to England. He also served as an alternate player for Israel’s 2024 Paris Olympics squad.
2024 (Charlotte FC): MLS Regular Season – Made one appearance off the bench after being promoted to CLTFC on Sept. 18. Made his MLS debut against Orlando City SC on Sept. 18. (Crown Legacy FC): MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season – Appeared in five matches before being promoted to the First Team. Bagged three goals and an assist across 539 minutes. Scored in his debut with the Club in a match against New York Red Bulls II on Aug. 25. MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs – Appeared and started in both of Crown Legacy’s playoff matches, playing 185 minutes and recording an assist in the opening round against FC Cincinnati 2.
International: Has four appearances with Israel’s senior team during UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers. Made senior debut as a substitute against Kosovo on Nov. 12, 2023. Has 30 matches played with Israel youth squads, including appearances at the 2023 UEFA European U-21 Championship and 2022 UEFA European U-19 Championship. Listed as an alternate for Israel’s 2024 Paris Olympics squad.
