Maccabi Netanya Defender Benni Feldman Ranked Among World's Top Young Center-Backs
Benni Feldman, a 19-year-old center-back for Israeli club Maccabi Netanya, has been recognized by the CIES Football Observatory as one of the top young talents globally. He secured the tenth position on a list of the best center-backs under the age of 22 worldwide.
Feldman achieved a cumulative score of 79 in CIES's evaluation, which assesses a defender's impact across various performance metrics. The list is topped by Pau Cubarsí of Barcelona, Jarell Quansah of Liverpool, and Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid. Feldman's ranking places him among elite company, despite being younger than many players on the list, including some ranked higher.
So far this season, Feldman has started every match for Maccabi Netanya. His statistics highlight his significant contribution to the team, with a passing accuracy of 94%, including 28.8 passes completed in the opponent's half per game. He also averages 6.6 ball recoveries and 2.8 clearances per match, along with winning 4 aerial duels per game.
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