Zahi Armali (, ; born 25 October 1957) is an Arab-Israeli former professional footballer who played as a forward. He started his career at Maccabi Shefa-'Amr, and a holder of many records at Maccabi Haifa.

Early life and career

Armali was born and raised in Shefa-'Amr, Israel, to an Arab-Christian family. He started his professional career at Maccabi Shefa-'Amr. After a few years he spent playing in the lower leagues he signed a contract with Maccabi Haifa in 1983.

Zahi Armeli

During his seven-season career at Maccabi Haifa, Zahi won three championships. He remains the club's record goalscorer with 90 league goals in 179 games.

Zahi Armeli

After the 1989 season Zahi left Maccabi Haifa and subsequently played for Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Haifa and his hometown club Maccabi Shefa-'Amr, where he finished his professional career as a player.

Zahi Armeli

References

External links

Zahi Armali Maccabi Haifa

1957 births

Living people

Israeli men's footballers

Footballers from Shefa-'Amr

Arab citizens of Israel

Arab-Israeli footballers

Israeli Arab Christians

Men's association football forwards

Israel men's international footballers

Liga Leumit players

Maccabi Haifa F.C. players

Hapoel Jerusalem F.C. players

Hapoel Tzafririm Holon F.C. players

Hapoel Haifa F.C. players

Maccabi Akhi Nazareth F.C. players

Maccabi Ironi Tamra F.C. players

Israeli Football Hall of Fame inductees