Eran Zahavi vs Ronny Rosenthal
Israel against Israel. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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).
Ronny Rosenthal
Israel · 1990s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 83
- Rank in Israel
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 60 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Maccabi Haifa, Standard Liège, Tottenham Hotspur
A dynamic forward with blistering pace, he terrorized defenders for Liverpool in the early 90s, contributing to their League Cup success in 1995. Career record: 60 caps and 11 goals for Israel; club career at Maccabi Haifa, Standard Liège, Tottenham Hotspur.
The verdict
The almanac puts Eran Zahavi ahead by 2 rating points, 85 against 83.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.