Eli Ben Rimoz

Footballer and national team player

Eli Ben Rimoz - Footballer and national team player
Born

November 20th, 1947
77 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Israel

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Started professional career in the late 1960s. Played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, winning multiple championships. Contributed significantly to the Israeli national team, earning caps in international matches. Retired from professional football in the late 1970s and transitioned to coaching.

Won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Represented Israel in international competitions

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