24 Quotes by Eran Zahavi

At Maccabi, I played with a team that scored many goals and I was the dominant player, but that's not the case with Israel.

During my time with Maccabi Tel Aviv, I learned how to play better by using my head. I was given the chance of playing a more forward position so I could score many goals. In short, I have become a player who can score goals and win games.

The derby is always the most important match of the year and it's always nice to score goals against the leaders and the best teams.

I love the team and was always proud to represent Israel and do everything to bring accomplishments and give the fans something to root for.

I was treated like a state enemy after throwing the captain's armband. Things went a lot further than I thought. I am the only one that paid a price as I'm no longer part of the national team. I sacrificed myself so that the team won't be booed anymore and players won't be cursed.

I can speak in cliches and say how much the Israel national team means to us, but we have to prove that on the pitch.

I think people in China like to see R&F and how we play. I think it's a very important part of football that the fans enjoy coming to the game.

My biggest dream from the moment I started playing soccer was to join the national side. I was privileged to be part of the team and to serve as its captain and there's no greater honor.

Qualifying for the UEFA Champions League group stage was a big thing in Israel.