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Israeli Footballer Gadi Kinda Dies at 31 After Medical Battle

The former Sporting Kansas City midfielder and Israel international passed away following weeks of hospitalization, prompting widespread tributes from the football community.

Nov 26, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda (10) shoots the ball against Houston Dynamo midfielder Hector Herrera (16) during the first half for the MLS Cup Western Conference Semifinal match at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Gadi Kinda #17 of Sporting Kansas City controls the ball against Jan Gregus #8 of Minnesota United FC in the first half at Children's Mercy Park on September 13, 2020 in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Overview

  • Gadi Kinda, an Israeli-Ethiopian footballer, has died at the age of 31 following a 'complex medical battle,' as confirmed by his current club, Maccabi Haifa.
  • Kinda had been hospitalized in recent weeks and last appeared in a match for Maccabi Haifa on March 29, 2025.
  • He played four seasons with Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer (2020–2023), where he became a fan favorite for his creativity, passion, and generosity.
  • Kinda earned 10 caps for the Israel national team, including a notable match against Portugal featuring Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • Born in Ethiopia and raised in Israel, Kinda's career spanned FC Ashdod, Beitar Jerusalem, Sporting Kansas City, and Maccabi Haifa, leaving a legacy celebrated by former teammates, clubs, and fans worldwide.