Israel-Ethiopia centre-back Eli Dasa is being linked with a summer move from Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegen to Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia, with the experienced defender potentially available as a free agent.
Transfermarkt data lists the 33-year-old, who was born in Netanya and stands at 1.77m, as currently contracted to NEC but without a specified expiry date, fuelling talk he could be out of contract and free to negotiate his next step. The reported switch to Omonia Nicosia, recorded on 8 June 2026 with the probability of the move still marked as “?”, would see him swap Dutch top-flight football for the Cyprus League.
Dasa, primarily a right-footed centre-back and wearing the No 14 shirt at NEC, is valued at €700k on the portal, a figure that would represent a bargain if he does in fact become a free agent this summer. Holding dual nationality with Israel and Ethiopia, he is listed with multiple national associations, underlining his appeal to clubs looking for experience and versatility at the back.
The defender’s most recent campaign came in the Eredivisie with NEC Nijmegen, although detailed seasonal statistics and specific match data beyond club and league participation are not provided in the latest profile. There is no confirmed fee, contract length or agreement between the clubs at this stage, and the rumour remains in the early stages of speculation.
Having previously built his career across different leagues before arriving in the Netherlands, a move to Omonia Nicosia would add another chapter in a varied journey through European football. If the transfer materialises, it could offer Dasa both a fresh defensive role in the Cypriot top flight and a late-career platform to enhance his reputation in a new footballing environment.
