Profile
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 11% of Ligat Ha'al defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 14.6, ranking 130th of 145 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 12% of the 9 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, 9th of 9 of the 9 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 9th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Ligat Ha'al of 9. 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.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
