How many caps did Avi Nimni win for Israel?

Avi Nimni won 80 caps for Israel, scoring 17 goals.

Which clubs did Avi Nimni play for?

Maccabi Tel Aviv (1990–1997), Atlético Madrid (1998–1998), Maccabi Tel Aviv (1998–2003), Derby County (1999–2000), Beitar Jerusalem (2003–2005), Maccabi Tel Aviv (2005–2008).

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

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Avi Nimni #10 of Israel's 33 greatest players of all time.

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10 / Israel · 1992–2006

Avi Nimni

CM box-to-boxleader

Caps · Israel

Goals · Israel

Life

1972

Clubs

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Atlético Madrid, Beitar Jerusalem

#10

Editorial rank of 33 for Israel

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The creative heartbeat for Maccabi Tel Aviv across three spells, his vision and passing range consistently unlocked defences, earning him legendary status. Career record: 80 caps and 17 goals for Israel; club career at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Atlético Madrid, Beitar Jerusalem.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2408077

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Career record

1990–1997	Maccabi Tel Aviv
1998–1998	Atlético Madrid
1998–2003	Maccabi Tel Aviv
1999–2000	Derby County
2003–2005	Beitar Jerusalem
2005–2008	Maccabi Tel Aviv
Israel	80 caps, 17 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 Nimni in the almanac

One rank above: Dudu Aouate at #9.

One rank below: Bibras Natcho at #11.

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

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