Eran Zahavi vs Yossi Benayoun
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).
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 1 rating point, 86 against 85.
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