Stav Nahmani Finds Scoring Touch and Stability at Bnei Yehuda
Stav Nahmani is starring for Bnei Yehuda with 17 goals this season. At 24, after playing for eight clubs and a stint in Scotland, he has finally found a footballing home.
Stav Nahmani is currently shining in Israel's second tier with Bnei Yehuda, scoring 17 goals across all competitions and leading his team to the promotion race. At 24, the young forward has already experienced a turbulent career, playing for eight different clubs, including Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem, experiencing relegation, and even a brief stint in Scotland with St Mirren.
Reflecting on his journey during the international break, Nahmani spoke about finally finding a true home and a supportive environment under coach Eli Levy at Bnei Yehuda. Despite rumors linking him with a move back to a top-tier club, the striker remains fully focused on securing promotion for the Tel Aviv-based side and rewarding the fans for their unwavering support.
Overcoming Adversity and Finding Stability
Nahmani's career path was far from straightforward. Once a prolific youth top scorer at Maccabi Haifa and a national youth team regular, he struggled to secure consistent playing time after moving between several clubs on loan. His time in Scotland was cut short and coincided with the outbreak of the war on October 7, presenting immense mental challenges while playing abroad.
"It is not easy to be away from home when there is a war, seeing everything from afar," Nahmani recalled. « It is constant worry, trying to figure out what will happen while simultaneously attempting to concentrate on football. »
Gratitude and the Road Ahead
Throughout his ups and downs, Nahmani credits his father, Shlomi, as his rock and biggest supporter. Observing religious traditions, his father would spend Sabbaths in hotel rooms alone with him before matches during his youth career, a sacrifice the player deeply appreciates today.
Now, with 12 league goals and five braces to his name, Nahmani is fully committed to his immediate goals. While a future return to a major club or another venture abroad remains a long-term ambition, his sole focus is delivering a successful promotion campaign with Bnei Yehuda.
