Avi Cohen vs Eran Zahavi
Israel against Israel. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Avi Cohen
Israel · 1980s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Israel
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 51 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Maccabi Tel Aviv, Liverpool, Rangers
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.
Eran Zahavi
Israel · RM
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Israel
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 70 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Barcelona, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Guangzhou City
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2014–2015)
A prolific goalscorer from midfield, his late-career resurgence saw him break goal records in China and cement his place as one of Israel's most lethal attackers. Career record: 70 caps and 33 goals for Israel; club career at Barcelona, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Guangzhou City; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (2014–2015).
The verdict
The almanac puts Eran Zahavi ahead by 3 rating points, 85 against 82.
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