Yonatan Cohen

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Cohen began playing youth football for Maccabi Tel aviv before going on loans to Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla and to Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv. Then-manager Arik Benado brought Cohen to Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv, where he made his senior debut in the Israeli Premier League. Cohen became an important player for Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv during the 2016–17 season, relegating previously established midfielders Pedro Joaquín Galván and Amir Agayev to the bench.

Pisa

In August 2021, Cohen has moved to Pisa SC in the Italian Serie B having made his debut against Alessandria in Day 2, and scoring his first goal during the following fixture vs Ternana on 11 September.

Return to Maccabi Tel Aviv

On 29 September 2022, Pisa announced Cohen's return to Maccabi Tel Aviv. The transfer was initially a loan, at the end of the loan term Maccabi was obligated to purchase his rights.

Melbourne City

Cohen moved to the A-League for the 2024–25 season, signing with Australian club Melbourne City FC. Cohen scored Melbourne City's only and winning goal in the 2025 A-League Grand Final, securing their second championship win over cross-town rivals Melbourne Victory.

Cohen made his debut for the senior Israel national team on 21 March 2019 in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovenia.

Club

As of match played 3 May 2025

International

As of match played 26 March 2022

Cohen was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, to a family of Ashkenazi Jewish (Polish-Jewish) descent. His older brother Guy Cohen is also a footballer, and his father Mickey Cohen is an Israeli retired footballer who played for Maccabi Tel Aviv as well. He also holds a Polish passport, on account of his Ashkenazi Jewish descent, which eases the move to certain European football leagues.