Born To Champion
IDAN VERED
Idan Vered is not only a successful soccer player but also an entrepreneur and visionary who understands the power of personal branding and business investment. Through his career, he has demonstrated how to succeed on the field and in business, using his experience to lead and inspire change.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Idan Vered's Journey
Soccer Star, Entrepreneur, and Role Model – Every Step on the Road to Success
Year: 2005 – 2007
Beginnings and Development
Idan Vered was born in Ramat Gan and began playing soccer in the youth team of Maccabi Tel Aviv. At the age of 16, he moved to the youth department of Hapoel Ironi Ramat Gan and played for the soccer team of Blich High School.
Year: 2008 – 2010
The First Breakthrough and Success
In 2008, Idan joined Beitar Jerusalem, where he made his first appearances in the senior team and won the State Cup and Toto Cup. In the 2008/2009 season, he became a regular player, scored three goals, and was named “Rookie of the Year.
Year: 2010 – 2012
Joining Maccabi Haifa
In July 2010, Idan transferred to Maccabi Haifa, where he won the Israeli Premier League title and became a key player, scoring important goals and contributing to the team’s success.
Year: 2015
Success in Serbia
In 2015, Idan joined Red Star Belgrade, becoming the first Israeli to play in the Serbian First League. He scored goals but struggled to become a regular starter, and in February 2016, he was released by the club.
Year: 2016 – 2018
Return to Beitar Jerusalem and Personal Records
After a short stint abroad, Idan returned to Beitar Jerusalem in 2016, where he played a central role, scoring 11 goals in one season and becoming the team’s captain.
Year: 2020 – 2021
Transition to Business
After a period of injuries, Idan shifted his focus to business and entrepreneurship. He launched various projects that helped build his personal brand and future career beyond soccer.
Year: 2016 – 2017
National Team Call-Up
In 2016, Idan was called up to the Israeli National Team and became a key player, making his debut in June 2017.
Personal Life
Idan is married to model Mai Ziv, and they have two children. He is currently studying for a degree in education and society with a specialization in sports. He also participated in the documentary series “Mental State” in 2021, where he shared his experience with anxiety disorders.
The Future
Idan’s future remains open to new business opportunities, projects in soccer, and possibly a coaching career in the future.
Skillset
What is Skillset?
Skillset is an innovative streaming platform that brings the next generation of digital sports training. The platform is designed to provide every child and young athlete around the world with the opportunity to learn directly from the biggest stars in global sports – through interactive lessons, high-quality video content, and a fun and unique learning experience.
At Skillset, we believe that talent is everywhere – but opportunities are not. The platform opens the door to a world where every child, no matter where they are, can learn from the very players they’ve only dreamed of playing alongside – Luka Modrić, Robert Lewandowski, Virgil van Dijk, Pedri, Bruno Fernandes, Gianluigi Buffon, Sergio Agüero, and many other football stars.
My Role: Co-Founder
As part of the founding team at Skillset, I lead the company’s business and creative development – from the initial idea to product development, building partnerships with the world’s top stars, leading marketing strategies, and expanding into new markets.
BALR – Live the Dream. Dress Like a Legend.
BALR. is much more than a fashion brand – it’s a lifestyle. A global brand born from the world of sports, with one clear mission: to make the luxurious lifestyle of the world’s biggest stars accessible to everyone who lives the game, breathes ambition, and dreams big.
Since its establishment in the Netherlands in 2013, BALR has become a symbol of style, ambition, and success. BALR’s collections combine uncompromising quality with bold and elegant design, perfect for men and women who don’t settle – not on the dream, and not on their appearance.
Over the past five years, I have been proud to be the official franchisee of BALR in Israel – bringing the sharpest brand in the world to the Israeli style and creating a local home with an international touch. In the past year, I joined forces with the fashion empire Factory 54, together making BALR accessible to a wider audience and taking the brand to the next level – with presence, visibility, and an unparalleled experience.
The first flagship BALR store in Israel opened at Big Fashion Glilot, and this is just the beginning.
What is Braineye?
Braineye is an Australian startup with a development center in Israel. We’ve developed a unique eye-tracking platform and a mobile app that uses the front camera of a smartphone (essentially a selfie) to analyze 27 points in each pupil, detecting subtle changes in brain function in just 36 seconds. Officially approved as a Software as a Medical Device, the app helps child coaches, physiotherapists, paramedics, and athletes detect potential concussions, enabling them to make better decisions about whether the athlete can return to play or needs to see a doctor immediately. The app demonstrated 100% accuracy in detecting head trauma in a year-and-a-half pilot with the AFL (Australian Football League). To date, the app has performed over 120,000 tests. It provides an immediate PDF report that can be sent to a doctor via email/WhatsApp, allowing medical professionals to remotely assess if an athlete has a concussion and monitor their recovery.
My Role: I serve as an advisor to the company and lead its marketing strategy.
Mondialito Israel
BALR. is much more than a fashion brand – it’s a lifestyle. A global brand born from the world of sports, with one clear mission: to make the luxurious lifestyle of the world’s biggest stars accessible to everyone who lives the game, breathes ambition, and dreams big.
Since its establishment in the Netherlands in 2013, BALR has become a symbol of style, ambition, and success. BALR’s collections combine uncompromising quality with bold and elegant design, perfect for men and women who don’t settle – not on the dream, and not on their appearance.
Over the past five years, I have been proud to be the official franchisee of BALR in Israel – bringing the sharpest brand in the world to the Israeli style and creating a local home with an international touch. In the past year, I joined forces with the fashion empire Factory 54, together making BALR accessible to a wider audience and taking the brand to the next level – with presence, visibility, and an unparalleled experience.
The first flagship BALR store in Israel opened at Big Fashion Glilot, and this is just the beginning.
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