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32 / Israel · 1987–1997

Nir Klinger

CB anchor
Caps · Israel
83
Goals · Israel
2
Life
1966
Clubs
Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi Tel Aviv
#32
Editorial rank of 33 for Israel
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A hard-tackling, influential figure in midfield and defence, he later transitioned into a successful managing career in Israel. Career record: 83 caps and 2 goals for Israel; club career at Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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Career record

1984–1990Maccabi Haifa
1990–1998Maccabi Tel Aviv
Israel83 caps, 2 goals

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One rank above: Roni Levy at #31.

One rank below: Eitan Tibi at #33.

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

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