Avraham Menchel (Hebrew: אברהם מנצ'ל; 12 December 1935 – 24 November 2023) was an Israeli footballer. He is best known for his years at Maccabi Haifa where he started his football career as well as his managerial career. Menchel is widely regarded as one of the best Haifa players to ever don the green shirt. He died on 24 November 2023, at the age of 87.[1]

Avraham Menchel
Personal information
Date of birth (1935-12-12)12 December 1935
Place of birth Chernivtsi, Kingdom of Romania
Date of death 24 November 2023(2023-11-24) (aged 87)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1952–1965 Maccabi Haifa 225 (64)
International career
1959–1963 Israel 30 (7)
Managerial career
1965–1969 Maccabi Haifa
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career statistics

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Scores and results list Israel's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Menchel goal.
List of international goals scored by Avraham Menchel[2]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 12 December 1959 Maharaja College Stadium, Kochi, India   Iran 1–1 1960 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2 17 December 1959 Maharaja College Stadium, Kochi, India   Pakistan 2–2 1960 AFC Asian Cup qualification
3 6 March 1960 Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan, Israel   Greece 2–1 1960 Summer Olympics qual.
4 22 May 1960 Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan, Israel   England U23 4–0 Friendly
5 19 October 1960 Hyochang Stadium, Seoul, Korea Republic   South Vietnam 5–1 1960 AFC Asian Cup
6 3 October 1962 Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan, Israel   Ethiopia 3–0 Friendly
7 17 October 1962 Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan, Israel   Austria 1–1 Friendly

References

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