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Tai Baribo

Tai Baribo is an Israeli professional footballer. He currently plays as a forward for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer (MLS) and is also a member of the Israel national team. Baribo's career focuses on his performance as a forward in professional soccer leagues and his representation of Israel in international competitions.


January 1998: Birth of Tai Baribo

Tai Baribo was born in January 1998.

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2016: Enlistment in the Israel Defense Forces

In 2016, Tai Baribo was enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as a soldier.

2016: Played in the 2016-17 Israel State Cup

Tai Baribo played in the 2016-17 Israel State Cup.

March 2017: Senior Debut in Israel State Cup

On March 2017, Tai Baribo made his senior debut in a 1–2 loss against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 2016–17 Israel State Cup.

2019: Honorable discharge from the Israel Defense Forces

In 2019, Tai Baribo received an honorable discharge from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

July 2021: Signing with Wolfsberger AC and Debut

On July 2021, Tai Baribo signed a two-year contract with Austrian Football Bundesliga club Wolfsberger AC. Later that month he made his debut for the club on 25 July, coming off the bench in a 1–1 draw against Austria Klagenfurt.

March 2022: Senior Debut for Israel National Team

In March 2022, Tai Baribo made his senior debut for the Israel national team, opening in a friendly 0–2 away loss to Germany on 26 March 2022.

September 2022: First Goal for Israel Against Albania

On 24 September 2022, Tai Baribo scored his first goal for Israel against Albania in the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League, resulting in a 2–1 home victory for Israel.

August 2023: Acquisition by Philadelphia Union

In August 2023, Philadelphia Union acquired Tai Baribo from Wolfsberger AC for an undisclosed amount, and he signed a 2.5 year contract with the club.

July 2024: First Hat Trick

On 18 of July 2024 Baribo made his first hat trick against New England Revolution in a 5-1 win.

2024: Golden Boot Award in Leagues Cup

In 2024, Tai Baribo scored 7 goals in 6 games during the Leagues Cup and was awarded the golden boot for the tournament.