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02 / Israel · 1998–2017

Yossi Benayoun

CAM playmakerdribbler
Caps · Israel
102
Goals · Israel
24
Life
1980
Clubs
Maccabi Haifa, Racing de Santander, Liverpool
#2
Editorial rank of 33 for Israel
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The 'Diamond from Dimona', his exceptional dribbling and creative spark made him a fan favourite at West Ham, Liverpool, and Chelsea, captaining Israel for many years. Career record: 102 caps and 24 goals for Israel; club career at Maccabi Haifa, Racing de Santander, Liverpool.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q189449
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Career record

1997–2001Hapoel Be'er Sheva
1998–2002Maccabi Haifa
2002–2005Racing de Santander
2005–2007West Ham United
2007–2010Liverpool
2010–2013Chelsea
2011–2012Arsenal
2012–2012West Ham United
2013–2014Queens Park Rangers
2014–2016Maccabi Haifa
2016–2017Maccabi Tel Aviv
2017–2018Beitar Jerusalem
Israel102 caps, 24 goals

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One rank above: Mordechai Spiegler at #1.

One rank below: Eran Zahavi at #3.

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

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