Foreign Players Dominate Israeli League: Stojic Leads the Pack

Despite many teams still searching for key players, the initial round of the Israeli Premier League and a busy transfer window provide a glimpse into the profile of foreign players in the league. While there are concerns about a potential decline in quality due to the ongoing conflict, Transfermarkt’s player valuation reveals a continued dominance of foreign players at the top of the rankings. Four out of the top five players are foreigners or naturalized Israelis, including the top two: Franzi Pierro (3 million euros) and the newly-signed Nemanja Stojic (2.7 million euros). However, many new arrivals, particularly those joining Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa, haven’t made a significant impact on the rankings. While these teams still dominate the top 10 and 20, several new players like Tyrese Asante and Issouf Sissokho are not among the top performers. It’s important to remember that Transfermarkt’s valuation reflects potential rather than current form. For example, Milson joined Maccabi Tel Aviv with a value of only 700,000 euros but was sold for 6 million euros to Red Star Belgrade just a year later.