Raul Geller

Dr. Raul Geller (; born 23 January 1936) is a Peruvian-Israeli former professional footballer, who played as a forward, and an orthopaedic surgeon. In Peru he played for Deportivo Municipal, Porvenir Miraflores, and the Peru national football team. In Israel, he is the third-leading scorer of all time of Beitar Jerusalem. His 0.64 goals per game ranks first. He also competed in soccer in the 1969 Maccabiah Games. In 2013, Geller was ranked #161 in the world in 75+ tennis by the International Tennis Federation.

Early life

Geller was born in Quillabamba, Peru.

He emigrated to Israel in January 1965. Geller played football in Israel for Beitar Jerusalem (1965–1970; scoring 41 goals in 1966–67 and helping the club gain promotion to the Israeli top division). His 0.64 goals per game ranks first.

Geller competed in the 1969 Maccabiah Games.

In 2013, Geller was ranked #161 in the world in 75+ tennis by the International Tennis Federation.