AthleteIsraeli1980 – present
Yossi Benayoun
Israeli footballer, 80+ international caps
Biography
Israeli professional footballer who played as a midfielder for numerous clubs including Liverpool and Arsenal. He earned over 80 caps for the Israeli national team and was a key player in European football.
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Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
Israeli
Born
1980
Thinking about the name
Yossi
Hebrew origin
“A Hebrew diminutive traditionally derived from Yosef (Joseph), meaning 'God will increase.' Yossi is an affectionate, informal form widely used in Israeli culture, conveying familiarity and warmth while maintaining deep biblical roots. The name carries a sense of approachability and cultural pride.”