Ofir Benbenishti
ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligat Ha'al | 25 | 0 | 2 | 912 | 6.77 |
 Toto Cup Ligat Al | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | — |
Scout report
O. Benbenishti is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Ironi Kiryat Shmona, rated 34.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 70th of 132 on scout potential in the Ligat Ha'al. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (30.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.14 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Benbenishti.
Judged on this season alone, Benbenishti graded 15 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 8th of 11 of the 11 defensive midfielders in the Ligat Ha'al, on 0 goals, 2 assists and 4.145 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Benbenishti, 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 34, 7th of 11 of the 11 defensive midfielders in the Ligat Ha'al. At 26 Benbenishti is in his prime years, and a market index of 6.2 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Ironi Kiryat Shmona finished 3rd of 6 · a mid-table side
4.14 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.2 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
- Defensive volume. 4.14 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 30.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 34.4, Benbenishti carries the 7th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Ligat Ha'al of 11. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.14 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
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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