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.
Benayoun playing for Maccabi Haifa in 2015
Benayoun warming up for Liverpool in 2009
Benayoun playing for Chelsea in 2010
Benayoun warming up for Arsenal in 2011
Israel national football team
The Israel national football team represents Israel in men's international football, and is governed by the Israel Football Association. They have been members of the European Confederation UEFA since 1994.
Israel winning the 1964 AFC Asian Cup
1970's Israel national team at the Bloomfield Stadium of Tel Aviv, Israel
Ronny Rosenthal playing for Israel at the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification (Oceania) against New Zealand
Avram Grant has been one of the youngest official head coaches of Israel.