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The volley, the hat-trick, the trophies: the 10 great moments of Lior Rapalov in Belgium

67 goals, 55 assists, 11 seasons and 10 unforgettable moments: In honor of the 250th appearance of the Antwerp midfielder in Belgium, the local media recalled his greatest moments, from the first championship to the charged encounter with the ex.

And also: Will he finally win the player of the season title?

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Tuesday, 01 December 2020, 10:50

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Lior Rapalov wins Antwerp derby against Birshot (Sport 1)

When he is 34, in his 11th season (!) In the Belgian league, it seems that

flourishing again.

The Antwerp midfielder opened the season exceptionally well and continues to excel in his team uniform in both the Belgian league and the Europa League with five eight goals in all competitions.

Last night (Monday) he did not find the net in 2: 3 over Luban who raised his team to fourth place, but recorded his third cooking of the season in his 250th appearance in Belgium, during which he scored 67 goals and cooked 55 more.

In honor of Raphaelov's impressive milestone in the local league, the popular voetbalprimeur website recalled the ten biggest moments of the relationship since arriving from Maccabi Haifa in the 2011/12 season.

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A dreamy start.

Raphaelov in his first season in Belgium (Photo: GettyImages)

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The dream debut and dizzying opening in Belgium (August 2011)

"The influence of Raphaelov - who came to Belgium after excelling in the Israeli league, was immediate. Already in his league debut in the Club Brugge uniform he found the net, in his team's big 0-5 win over Westerlo. A week later he already scored a double against St. Troyden. "And in the league they began to know his name."

Three goals from the movies in Europe.

Raphael and his friends in Bruges (Photo: Reuters)

A huge hat-trick and a place in the Europa League quarter-finals (November 2014)

"While Raphaelov's success in the domestic league was immediate, in Europe he only started paying bills in 2014. In the 2014/15 season Raphaelov led Bruges to the Europa League quarterfinals with six goals in the factory, with his really big moment being against FC Copenhagen, "When his team was with its back to the wall. In that game, Rafalov scored an impressive hat-trick, giving his team a lot of confidence for the continuation of the campaign."

Unforgettable Walla in the Cup final.

Rapalov (Photo: GettyImages)

The unforgettable volley in the Belgian Cup final (March 2015)

"Rafalov scored dozens of goals in the league and cup in Belgium, but the most memorable goal was in the Belgian Cup final in 2015. In the same game against Anderlecht, in a tie, he got in touch when he was off the field. He swung his leg and sent Walla from the films he gave Bruges. The trophy in the most dramatic way it can be. "

Celebrated first championship.

Rafalov (Photo: Reuters)

First Championship in Belgium (May 2016)

"About a year after that game against Anderlecht, Bruges met her again, this time in a championship game. The team defeated the big rival 0: 4, and came out on top with the most prestigious title of all. Raphaelov did not play due to an injury he suffered throughout the season, but the championship belongs To him, just like the other players. "

Reached the home stage of the Champions League, though not really impressive.

Rafalov (Photo: Reuters)

Reaching the Champions League home stage (December 2016)

"After five years in Belgium, Raphaelov finally played on the biggest stage of them all: the Champions League. Although the first game ended in a 2-0 loss to Copenhagen, with the Israeli connection not really influential, but at least he managed to reach the prestigious factory, even if it was his only appearance at the factory. Season".

Was nominated for Player of the Season for the first time in 2017.

Raphaelov in Bruges uniform (Photo: GettyImages)

First candidate for player of the season (February 2017)

"Almost every season in the league, Raphaelov impressed, but despite that many did not appreciate him enough, until in the 2017 season he first entered the list of candidates for the title of player of the season in the Belgian league. Although he finished eighth, but remained with great honor."

Received by the ex with mixed feelings.

Rafalov (Photo: Reuters)

The charged encounter with the ex, and the big disappointment at the end (December 2018)

"After seven great years in Bruges, Raphaelov moved to a new station in Belgium - Antwerp. On December 23, 2018, he first met the ex, in a hot game where he was received by rival fans with mixed feelings. If that was not enough, he was defeated by his team 5 : 1, in a game he will probably never forget. "

Second trophy in Belgium.

Raphaelov with friends after the win (Photo: Reuters)

Another trophy for the collection, also this time with a victory goal in the final (August 2020)

"For the second time, Raphaelov won the Belgian Cup after scoring a winning goal in the final. This time he did so for the ex's net last August, securing a prestigious title for his team."

Tottenham also absorbed from him.

Raphael in action (Photo: Reuters)

Great success in the Europa League (November 2020)

"After leading Antwerp to the Europa League for the first time in 25 years, the veteran midfielder is also paying bills in the factory's home stage, having scored three important goals, including for Tottenham's. Thanks to him, Antwerp are in first place at home with the same number of points as the Roosters."

Will he win the most coveted title at the age of 34?

Rafalov (Photo: Reuters)

Player of the season in the Belgian league?

(April 2021)

"Raphaelov has never won the title of outstanding player in the league, but it seems that this season it may happen. The relationship is in great shape, and he looks even better than he did in previous years. The strange 2020, could make Raphaelov a happy year especially if he wins the title. He is certainly a candidate for the prestigious title, if not the leading candidate. Unlike previous seasons, he stars in both the league and in Europe and lifts his team week after week. If he wins, he will not be the oldest player to receive the title after Lorenzo Styles won it in 1999 when he was Almost 36 years old, but it will be a particularly sweet stamp for a glorious career. "

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