Eyal Berkovic
| Born | 02 April 1972, Haifa |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Height | 1.70 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Although he netted an early hat-trick for Celtic in the UEFA qualifying match against Jeunesse Esch, Eyal rarely featured under new boss Martin O'Neill and, early in the New Year, Blackburn Rovers manager Graeme Souness brought him on loan to Ewood Park.
He remained on the bench for a time as Souness had no wish to upset the balance of a successful team but he produced a masterly display at Grimsby Town, when he took the opportunity of a rare start to dominate the game and headed the second goal for Rovers.
An experienced midfield play maker his quick feet, perpetual seeking of the ball and ability to flick the telling pass without effort more than compensate for deficiencies in winning the ball.
Eyal joined Portsmouth in January 2004 with a contract to June 2006 that was cancelled in January 2005.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 | Israel | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Israel | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1991-92 | Israel | International | 1 | 2 |
1 |
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| 1991-92 | Israel | UEFA Under-21 | 4 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Israel | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Israel | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 1992-93 | Israel | International | 3 | 1 |
1 |
1
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| 1992-93 | Israel | UEFA Under-21 | 4 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Israel | Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Israel | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1993-94 | Israel | International | 4 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Israel | European Championship | 7 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Israel | International | 4 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Israel | European Championship | 3 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Israel | International | 5 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Israel | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Southampton | Coca-Cola League Cup | 5 | 1 |
2 |
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| 1996-97 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Southampton | Premier League | 26 | 2 |
4 |
4
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| 1997-98 | Israel | International | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | West Ham United | Coca-Cola League Cup | 5 | ||||
| 1997-98 | West Ham United | FA Cup | 6 | 2 |
2
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| 1997-98 | West Ham United | Premier League | 34 | 1 |
7 |
2
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| 1998-99 | Israel | European Championship | 5 | 2 |
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| 1998-99 | Israel | International | 4 | ||||
| 1998-99 | West Ham United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | West Ham United | Premier League | 28 | 2 |
3 |
3
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| 1998-99 | West Ham United | Worthington Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Celtic | Scottish FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Celtic | Scottish League Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Celtic | Scottish Premier League | 27 | 1 |
9 |
2
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| 1999-00 | Celtic | UEFA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1999-00 | Israel | European Championship | 4 |
1
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| 1999-00 | Israel | International | 4 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 3 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Division 1 | 4 | 7 |
2 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Celtic | Scottish League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Celtic | Scottish Premier League | 2 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Celtic | UEFA Champions League | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Celtic | UEFA Cup | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Israel | FIFA World Cup | 5 | 1 |
1 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Israel | International | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Israel | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Israel | International | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Manchester City | League Division 1 | 20 | 5 |
6 |
3
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1
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| 2001-02 | Manchester City | Worthington Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Israel | European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Israel | International | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Manchester City | Premier League | 27 | 1 |
2
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| 2002-03 | Manchester City | Worthington Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Israel | European Championship | 2 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Israel | International | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Manchester City | Carling Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Manchester City | Premier League | 1 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Manchester City | UEFA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Portsmouth | Premier League | 10 | 1 |
1 |
2
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| 2004-05 | Portsmouth | Carling Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Portsmouth | Premier League | 6 | 5 |
1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Watford v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Mar 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Apr 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Apr 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Fulham | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Huddersfield Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Grimsby Town v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Apr 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maccabi Haifa | 01 Jul 1994 | 02 Jun 1997 | |
| Southampton | 11 Oct 1996 | 31 May 1997 | L |
| West Ham United | 02 Jun 1997 | 20 Jul 1999 | |
| Celtic | 20 Jul 1999 | 21 Jul 2001 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 06 Feb 2001 | 06 May 2001 | L |
| Manchester City | 21 Jul 2001 | 08 Jan 2004 | |
| Portsmouth | 08 Jan 2004 | 31 Jan 2005 | |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | 30 Mar 2005 |