What does Yossi Benayoun do now?
Retired Israeli footballer. Yossi Shai Benayoun (Hebrew: יוסף שי “יוסי” בניון, born 5 May 1980) is a retired Israeli professional footballer who last played for Beitar Jerusalem and captained the Israel national team. He played as an attacking midfielder, often occupying the space just behind the striker.
Who is Yasser Benayoun?
Benayoun currently holds the position of sporting director for Beitar Jerusalem, the club that he last played for. Benayoun was born in Dimona, Israel, to a family of Sephardic Jewish ( Moroccan-Jewish) descent.
Who is Fisayo Benayoun?
Born in Dimona, he is sometimes nicknamed “The Diamond from Dimona” in Israel. Benayoun played for Hapoel Be’er Sheva and Maccabi Haifa before moving to Racing de Santander in Spain. Three years later he moved to the Premier League with West Ham United, and later Liverpool.
What is Yossi Benayoun’s ethnicity?
Yossi Benayoun is Jewish and was born in Dimona, Israel, to a family of Moroccan-Jewish descent. His father Dudu was a footballer who played for Hapoel Dimona. Jason Burt writing for The Independent described Benayoun’s youth years: “aged nine and he was spotted as a footballing talent.
What was Benayoun’s first goal for Arsenal?
Benayoun scored his first Champions League goal for Arsenal in a 3–1 defeat to Olympiacos. He scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal against Aston Villa, scoring an 87th-minute header in a 2–1 victory on 21 December 2011. Benayoun captained Arsenal in their 1–0 League Cup defeat to Manchester City.
How many goals did Yasser Benayoun score in the Israeli Premier League?
In the first ever Israeli Premier League of 1999 to 2000, (this league replaced the Liga Leumit which then became the second tier of club football), Benayoun scored 19 goals in 38 matches for Maccabi Haifa, and was the league’s third highest goalscorer.
What does Yoshi Benayun stand for?
Yossi Shai Benayoun (Hebrew: יוסף שי “יוסי” בניון, born 5 May 1980) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays for Maccabi Petah Tikva and captained the Israel national team. He plays as an attacking midfielder, often occupying the space just behind the striker.