Loizos Loizou recognized as a top under-23 player in the Israeli league

The CIES Football Observatory has ranked Cypriot international Loizos Loizou as the second-best player under the age of 23 in the Israeli league. The 22-year-old forward, currently playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv, received a score of 78.5 based on his performance, minutes played, and match competitiveness over the last six months. The top-ranked player under 23 in the league is Roy Revivo of Maccabi Tel Aviv with a score of 79.9. The study evaluated 67 leagues worldwide and highlighted Loizou's performance, particularly his ability to create scoring opportunities. Sources provide slightly different statistics regarding his season output, with one report citing 5 goals and 3 assists, while another lists 30 appearances, 7 goals, and 6 assists. This analysis covers his first year competing in the Israeli league. Loizou narrowly missed the global top 100 list for his age group by 1.5 points.