How many caps did Avi Cohen win for Israel?

Avi Cohen won 51 caps for Israel, scoring 3 goals.

Which clubs did Avi Cohen play for?

Maccabi Tel Aviv (1974–1979), Liverpool (1979–1981), Maccabi Tel Aviv (1981–1987), Rangers (1987–1988), Maccabi Tel Aviv (1988–1990), Maccabi Netanya (1991–1991).

Where does Avi Cohen rank among Israel's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Avi Cohen #8 of Israel's 33 greatest players of all time.

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08 / Israel · 1976–1988

Avi Cohen

CB leader

Caps · Israel

Goals · Israel

Life

1956–2010

Clubs

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Liverpool, Rangers

Editorial rank of 33 for Israel

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A pioneering Israeli defender, he made history by becoming one of the first Israelis to play in England with Liverpool, winning the 1981 European Cup. Career record: 51 caps and 3 goals for Israel; club career at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Liverpool, Rangers.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q457868

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Career record

1974–1979	Maccabi Tel Aviv
1979–1981	Liverpool
1981–1987	Maccabi Tel Aviv
1987–1988	Rangers
1988–1990	Maccabi Tel Aviv
1991–1991	Maccabi Netanya
Israel	51 caps, 3 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Israel checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Israel checked 4 October 2026

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Around Cohen in the almanac

One rank above: Ronny Rosenthal at #7.

One rank below: Dudu Aouate at #9.

Israel's editorial top five: Mordechai Spiegler · Yossi Benayoun · Eran Zahavi · Eyal Berkovic · Eli Ohana.

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