Eyal Berkovic

Eyal Berkovic (they, sometimes Berkovich ; born 2 April 1972 in Regba ) is an retired Israeli footballer. He played as a midfielder . Although not a frequent scorer, he has been known to score crucial goals, some of which have been quite spectacular. Hailed by many for his intelligence and ability to avoid tackles and fouls from defenders, he is considered to be one of Israel's best football players. Because of his assists, he is known in Israel by the nickname Ha-Kossem (lit. Berkovic is also known for his temperament. He has had several clashes with team-mates, most notably the Israeli footballers Reuven Atar and Eli Ohana , Kevin Keegan (his manager when at Manchester City ), and Welsh striker John Hartson . His autobiography Ha-Kossem sparked controversy with the Israeli football scene because of its criticism of many of its figures. He is the older brother of footballer Nir Berkovic .

Eyal Berkovic ( , sometimes Berkovich ; born 2 April 1972 in Regba ) is an Israeli former footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder making 78 appearances for the Israeli national team. Berkovic was well known for his vision and incisive passing, as well as for his suspect temperament. He had several clashes with managers and players, most notably Kevin Keegan (his manager when at Manchester City ), and Welsh striker John Hartson . Graeme Souness described Berkovic as "a tremendous passer. In the last third of the field, he is the best that I've ever worked with." He is the older brother of former footballer Nir Berkovic . Berkovic finds paradise lost on cup trail with Souness - The Scotsman

Israeli former footballer Eyal Berkovic (or Berkovich, ; born 2 April 1972) is an Israeli former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder . He made 78 appearances for Israel , and is considered one of the nation's greatest ever players. Graeme Souness described Berkovic as "a tremendous passer. In the last third of the field, he is the best that I've ever worked with." Berkovic was also noted for various several clashes with managers and players, most notably Kevin Keegan (his manager at Manchester City ), and Welsh striker John Hartson .

Israeli former footballer Eyal Berkovic (or Berkovich, ; born 2 April 1972) is an Israeli former professional association footballer , football coach, team owner and television talk show presenter. As a player he was an attacking midfielder who spent most of his career in England playing in the Premier League for Southampton , West Ham United , Blackburn Rovers , Manchester City and Portsmouth . He also had a spell in the Scottish Premier League with Celtic as well as beginning and finishing his career in his native Israel for Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv . He made 78 appearances for Israel , and is considered one of the nation's greatest players. Graeme Souness described Berkovic as "a tremendous passer. In the last third of the field, he is the best that I've ever worked with." Berkovic was also noted for various clashes with managers and players, including Kevin Keegan (his manager at Manchester City ), and Welsh striker John Hartson . Following retirement he was appointed as general manager of Maccabi Netanya and later held a similar position of Hapoel Tel Aviv . He is the former owner of Hapoel Rishon LeZion .

Israeli former footballer Eyal Berkovic (or Berkovich, Hebrew : אייל ברקוביץ' ; born 2 April 1972) is an Israeli former professional association footballer , football coach, team owner and television talk show presenter. As a player he was an attacking midfielder who spent most of his career in England playing in the Premier League for Southampton , West Ham United , Blackburn Rovers , Manchester City and Portsmouth . He also had a spell in the Scottish Premier League with Celtic as well as beginning and finishing his career in his native Israel for Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv . He made 78 appearances for Israel , and is considered one of the nation's greatest players. Graeme Souness described Berkovic as "a tremendous passer. In the last third of the field, he is the best that I've ever worked with." Berkovic was also noted for various clashes with managers and players, including Kevin Keegan (his manager at Manchester City ), and Welsh striker John Hartson . Following retirement he was appointed as general manager of Maccabi Netanya and later held a similar position of Hapoel Tel Aviv . He is the former owner of Hapoel Rishon LeZion .