Naftali Balay
IsraelPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Naftali Balay 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Naftali Balay has appeared in 4 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 197 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.46 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.90 | 76 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.91 | 80 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Naftali Balay has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 197 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Naftali Balay has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 99 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 104 | 47.50 | 67 |
| Accurate passes | 80 | 36.50 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 2.28 | 45 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 17 | 7.77 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 7 | 3.20 | 13 |
Naftali Balay has completed 80 of 104 passes at 77% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.91 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.83 | 86 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 25 | 11.42 | 100 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.83 | 78 |
| Touches | 179 | 81.80 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 43 | 19.64 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 1.83 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.91 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.37 | 98 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Naftali Balay completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 25 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 6.40 | 100 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 5.03 | 100 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.91 | 31 |
| Clearances | 7 | 3.20 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 6.40 | 100 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Naftali Balay makes 14 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 14 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 100th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 2.74 | 99 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.46 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 71 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 3.65 | 95 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Naftali Balay has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly left back (2 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
defenders
Hapoel Haifa squad
I. Buganim
25 yrs#7
A. Turgeman35 yrs#17
R. Zikri33 yrs#21
L. Rotman30 yrs#26S. Balahssan24 yrs#27W. Habiballah28 yrsY. Gonen20 yrs#15
O. Biton26 yrs#18
L. Sardal32 yrs#24N. Sabag33 yrs#55I. Sali Pahima21 yrs
30 yrs
34 yrs
31 yrs
Naftali Balay previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligat ha'Al | 27 | 1,672 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 55 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat ha'Al | 20 | 1,071 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 6.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat ha'Al | 15 | 635 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Naftali Balay
Ligat ha'Al 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Naftali Balay has featured across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 197 minutes. Naftali Balay has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Naftali Balay has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Naftali Balay has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Naftali Balay has registered 14 tackles (11 won), 2 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 80 from 104 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Naftali Balay has won 25 of 42 total duels.
Discipline
Naftali Balay has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 2.
About Naftali Balay
Naftali Balay is a 29-year-old defender playing for Hapoel Haifa in the Ligat ha'Al, representing Israel. Naftali Balay is -footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 28 March 1997.
Most recent appearance
Naftali Balay's most recent match was away at Hapoel Jerusalem on December 13th. Hapoel Haifa drew 0-0. Naftali Balay played 18 minutes with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
- December 13th0-0 drawatHapoel Jerusalem(18 mins, rating 6.49)
- January 17th2-3 lossvsMaccabi Bnei Raina(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- November 18th0-0 drawatMaccabi Netanya(70 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.78)
- June 25th1-4 lossvsMaccabi Tel Aviv(19 mins, rating 6.31)
- November 2nd0-1 winatIroni Kiryat Shmona(46 mins, rating 6.44)
Teammates at Hapoel Haifa
Naftali Balay currently plays alongside Ofek Biton, Attia Harel, Dor Malul, Oren Biton, Liran Sardal, Alon Turgeman, Yaad Gonen, Liran Rotman, Shay Balahssan, Roei Zikri, Naftali Balay, Itay Buganim, Yoav Gerafi, Tamir Arbel, Noam Cohen, Israel Sali Pahima, Dario Župarić, Matan Ambar, Naor Sabag, Ivan Kricak, Waheb Habiballah, Arial Mendy and George Diba at Hapoel Haifa.