Shababnikim Star Daniel Gad's New Documentary Explores His Hometown Soccer Rivalry

The new single, written and composed by Gad together with Or Milshtok and Omri Kasten, with musical production by Shauli Yitzhak and Or Kudai, marks the first release from the artist's second EP, arriving just a year after his debut album, Davar VeHipucho. The song blends hip hop rhythms with warm Mediterranean touches, built around a personal and sharp lyrical style drawing directly from local neighborhood slang, crafted as a genuine soccer anthem that any fan who knows the love of the game can feel in his gut.

Gad, who has built his standing as one of his generation's most respected actors through roles in Gallis and Maflich HaYonim, said in a statement that after years spent playing characters and helping tell stories others had written, he is for the first time stepping into the role of creator and director, bringing to the screen a story he has spent recent years documenting himself. He described the project as centered on the fateful question of whether the new stadium will finally unite the two rival teams and close out a decades long saga.

The move marks Gad's expansion beyond acting into music and documentary filmmaking, reinforcing his reputation as a multidisciplinary talent who moves fluidly between performance, songwriting, and storytelling.