ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Hapoel Haifa.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligat Ha'al | 30 | 1 | 3 | 1633 | 6.95 |
 Toto Cup Ligat Al | 3 | 0 | 0 | 202 | — |
Scout report
N. Sabag is a 33-year-old defensive midfielder at Hapoel Haifa, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 3 assists in 30 appearances, a Season grade of 30, top 9% of Ligat Ha'al defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 14.6, ranking 121st of 132 in the Ligat Ha'al. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (55% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.57 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Sabag.
Judged on this season alone, Sabag graded 30 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 10% of the 11 defensive midfielders in the Ligat Ha'al, on 1 goal, 3 assists and 4.574 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Sabag, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 15, 11th of 11 of the 11 defensive midfielders in the Ligat Ha'al. At 33 Sabag is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1.5 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Hapoel Haifa finished 3rd of 6 · a mid-table side
4.57 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 30 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.22 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
- Defensive volume. 4.57 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 55% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 14.6, Sabag carries the 11th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Ligat Ha'al of 11. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.57 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Ligat Ha'al with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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