About Moshe Leon
Born 1944. Moshe Leon is an Israeli association football player.
Moshe "Mutzi" Leon (; born January 9, 1944) is a former Israeli international footballer of Bulgarian descent. Leon is regarded as the greatest player in the history of Maccabi Jaffa, there he played for over 20 seasons.
On June 3, 1964, He scored the first goal in the final game of the 1964 AFC Asian Cup, whom Israel won 2–1 against South Korea.
In 1998, he was introduced into the "Israeli Football Hall of Fame".
In 2008, in Israel's 60th anniversary, he was chosen by the Israeli Football Association as "The Best Left-back in Israel's History".
Honours AFC Asian Cup Winner (1): 1964 Israeli Premier League Runner-up (3): 1961–62, 1963–64, 1976–77 Liga Artzit Winner (1): 1970–71
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Who is Moshe Leon?
Israeli footballer
When was Moshe Leon born?
Moshe Leon was born on 9 January 1944 in Ruse.
What is Moshe Leon's occupation?
Moshe Leon is an association football player.
What nationality is Moshe Leon?
Moshe Leon is Israeli.
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