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Yossi Benayoun

Yossi Shai Benayoun is an Israeli former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent most of his career in Israel and England and captained the Israel national team. Born in Dimona, he is sometimes nicknamed "The Diamond from Dimona" in Israel. As of 2023, he has been the sporting director of the Israel national team.

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Born 5 May 1980 · Q189449

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Won: Israel State Cup with Maccabi Haifa (2015–16).
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Won: UEFA Europa League with Chelsea (2012–13).
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Aug 4, 2026Documented record75% confidence

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2026Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Participated in the World Maccabi Games (Maccabiah), the Jewish Olympics, as part of the +35 Israeli football team

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2025· 3 entries

Apr 8, 2025Documented record69% confidence

Daily Express: Yossi Benayoun's home targeted in grenade attack as ex-Liverpool star speaks out

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Apr 8, 2025Documented record67% confidence

Goal: Yossi Benayoun survives horror grenade explosion as ex-Liverpool & Chelsea star's family home in Israel attacked by 'mistake'

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Apr 7, 2025Documented record69% confidence

The Times of Israel: Grenade thrown at home of ex-soccer player Yossi Benayoun

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2016· 2 entries

Jun 15, 2016Documented record76% confidence

Won: Israel State Cup with Maccabi Haifa (2015–16).

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Jan 1, 2016Documented record84% confidence

Played for Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. (2016–2017) — 27 appearances, 1 goals.

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2014· 1 entry

Jan 1, 2014Documented record84% confidence

Played for Maccabi Haifa F.C. (2014–2016) — 55 appearances, 11 goals.

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2013· 4 entries

Jun 30, 2013Documented record72% confidence

Won the UEFA Europa League with Chelsea (2012-2013).

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Jun 15, 2013Documented record76% confidence

Won: UEFA Europa League with Chelsea (2012–13).

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May 31, 2013Documented record69% confidence

NBC Sports: Yossi Benayoun really wants to come to MLS

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Jan 1, 2013Documented record84% confidence

Played for Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2013–2014) — 16 appearances, 3 goals.

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2012· 1 entry

Jan 1, 2012Documented record84% confidence

Played for West Ham United F.C. (2012–2012) — 6 appearances, 0 goals.

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2011· 2 entries

Jan 1, 2011Documented record76% confidence

“I decided to give Mata the number 10 – his favourite. For me it”

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Jan 1, 2011Documented record84% confidence

Played for Arsenal F.C. (2011–2012) — 19 appearances, 4 goals.

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2010· 2 entries

Jan 1, 2010Documented record84% confidence

Played for Chelsea F.C. (2010–2013) — 14 appearances, 1 goals.

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2010Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Signed for Chelsea, where he was used rarely, being loaned to Arsenal and back to West Ham, but nonetheless won the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League

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2007· 1 entry

Jan 1, 2007Documented record84% confidence

Played for Liverpool F.C. (2007–2010) — 92 appearances, 18 goals.

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2006· 1 entry

Jun 15, 2006Documented record76% confidence

Runner-up: FA Cup with West Ham United (2005–06).

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2005· 1 entry

Jan 1, 2005Documented record84% confidence

Played for West Ham United F.C. (2005–2007) — 63 appearances, 8 goals.

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2002· 4 entries

Jun 30, 2002Documented record72% confidence

Won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Haifa (2001-2002).

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Jun 15, 2002Documented record76% confidence

Won: Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Haifa (2001–02).

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2002Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Benayoun moved to Racing de Santander in Spain's La Liga, scoring five goals in 31 matches his first season (2002–03 La Liga), seven goals in 35 matches his second (2003–04 La Liga), and nine goals in 35 matches his thir

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Jan 1, 2002Documented record84% confidence

Played for Racing de Santander (2002–2005) — 101 appearances, 20 goals.

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2001· 3 entries

Jun 30, 2001Documented record72% confidence

Won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Haifa (2000-2001).

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Jun 15, 2001Documented record76% confidence

Won award: Israeli Footballer of the Year (2000–01).

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Jun 15, 2001Documented record76% confidence

Won: Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Haifa (2000–01).

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1999· 1 entry

1999Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Confronted his manager Eli Cohen, when Benayoun allegedly refused to be substituted during a match

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1998· 5 entries

1998Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Under the guidance of Dusan Uhrin and Daniel Brailovsky, Benayoun and Haifa reached the quarterfinals of the Cup Winners' Cup, and he scored a late equaliser against Paris Saint-Germain and also against SV Ried in a 4–1

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Jan 1, 1998Documented record84% confidence

Played for Maccabi Haifa F.C. (1998–2002) — 130 appearances, 55 goals.

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Jan 1, 1998Documented record84% confidence

Played for Israel national under-21 football team (1998–2001) — 11 appearances, 5 goals.

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Jan 1, 1998Documented record84% confidence

Played for Israel men's national football team (1998–2017) — 102 appearances, 24 goals.

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Jan 1, 1998Documented record70% confidence

Joined Maccabi Haifa in 1998.

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1997· 2 entries

Jan 1, 1997Documented record70% confidence

Joined Hapoel Beer Sheva in 1997.

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Jan 1, 1997Documented record84% confidence

Played for Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C. (1997–2001) — 25 appearances, 15 goals.

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1996· 2 entries

Jan 1, 1996Documented record84% confidence

Played for Israel national under-18 association football team (1996–1997) — 8 appearances, 12 goals.

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Jan 1, 1996Documented record70% confidence

Joined Hapoel Beer Sheva in 1996.

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1995· 2 entries

Jan 1, 1995Documented record84% confidence

Played for Israel national under-17 football team (1995–1995) — 6 goals.

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Jan 1, 1995Documented record70% confidence

Joined Ajax in 1995.

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1992· 1 entry

Jan 1, 1992Documented record70% confidence

Joined Hapoel Beer Sheva in 1992.

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1980· 1 entry

May 5, 1980Documented record86% confidence

Born 1980-05-05.

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