Avi Cohen vs Mordechai Spiegler
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.
Mordechai Spiegler
Israel · 1970s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Israel
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 83 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Maccabi Netanya, Paris, Hapoel Haifa
Israel's greatest ever player, his goal against Sweden in the 1970 World Cup remains an iconic moment, showcasing his brilliant attacking flair and clinical finishing. Career record: 83 caps and 33 goals for Israel; club career at Maccabi Netanya, Paris, Hapoel Haifa.
The verdict
The almanac puts Mordechai Spiegler ahead by 5 rating points, 87 against 82.
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