Avi Cohen vs Yossi Benayoun
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.
Yossi Benayoun
Israel · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Israel
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 102 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- Maccabi Haifa, Racing de Santander, Liverpool
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.
The verdict
The almanac puts Yossi Benayoun ahead by 4 rating points, 86 against 82.
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