Zahi Armeli

Zahi Armali is an Israeli former professional footballer who played as a forward. He started his career at Maccabi [Shefa-'Amr F.C.|Maccabi Shefa-'Amr], and a holder of many records at Maccabi [Haifa F.C.|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.
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.
After the 1989 season Zahi left Maccabi Haifa and subsequently played for Hapoel [Jerusalem F.C.|Hapoel Jerusalem], Hapoel Haifa and his hometown club Maccabi Shefa-'Amr, where he finished his professional career as a player.