Former Israeli Premier League Stars Still Playing in Lower Divisions

Numerous former Israeli Premier League players, who once graced the top flight with hundreds of appearances, are still actively playing football in the country's lower divisions, often away from the public spotlight. A review by Sport 5 identified ten such players, including prominent names like Eran Levi, who is still playing at age 41 for M.K. Or Akiva in Liga Bet North B. Levi, known for his powerful left foot, scored a recent free-kick goal for his team.

Other notable players include Siraj Nassar, a former winger for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who now plays for Bnei Eilat in Liga Bet South B. Oudi Kabudi, 48, continues his career with M.K. "Tomi" Tel Aviv in Liga Gimel Tel Aviv, having previously played for Ironi Rishon LeZion and Maccabi Netanya. Ronen Hantzis, who was once a promising talent at Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem, is now with Ironi Beit Dagan in Liga Bet South A.

Vova Brown, remembered for his time with Hapoel Be'er Sheva, is still playing at 37 for Hapoel Lod in Liga Bet South A. Avi Ivgi, known for both his goalkeeping and a brief stint on a reality singing show, is keeping fit with M.K. "Tomi" Tel Aviv in Liga Gimel Tel Aviv. Amir Agayev, who played in Europe for Omonia Nicosia and also had spells with Beitar and Hapoel Tel Aviv, recently signed with M.K. Gissin, a fan-run club of Maccabi Petah Tikva, in Liga Gimel Dan.

Liran Cohen, who scored the goal that sent Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Champions League for the first time, is also playing for M.K. "Tomi" Tel Aviv in Liga Gimel. Yechiel Tsagai, who played for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Netanya, and Bnei Sakhnin, is now with Maccabi Sha'arayim in Liga Gimel Center. Finally, Idan Shreki, a former striker for M.S. Ashdod, Maccabi Netanya, and Maccabi Petah Tikva, who also played in Poland, is currently with Tzafririm Holon in Liga Gimel Dan.