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Shimon Gershon
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27 / Israel · 1999–2008

Shimon Gershon

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Caps · Israel
50
Goals · Israel
4
Life
1977
Clubs
Hapoel Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem
#27
Editorial rank of 33 for Israel
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A rugged and dependable centre-back, his leadership and defensive solidity were hallmarks of his long career for Beitar Jerusalem and the national team. Career record: 50 caps and 4 goals for Israel; club career at Hapoel Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem.

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Identity and career · Wikidata Q2916684
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Career record

1995–2006Hapoel Tel Aviv
2006–2010Beitar Jerusalem
Israel50 caps, 4 goals

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One rank above: Neta Lavi at #26.

One rank below: Toto Tamuz at #28.

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

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