Avi Nimni vs Eran Zahavi
Israel against Israel. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Avi Nimni
Israel · CM
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Israel
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 80 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- Maccabi Tel Aviv, Atlético Madrid, Beitar Jerusalem
The creative heartbeat for Maccabi Tel Aviv across three spells, his vision and passing range consistently unlocked defences, earning him legendary status. Career record: 80 caps and 17 goals for Israel; club career at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Atlético Madrid, Beitar Jerusalem.
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 5 rating points, 85 against 80.
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