Eyal Berkovic (Hebrew: אייל ברקוביץ', sometimes Berkovich; born 2 April 1972 in Regba) is an Israeli former footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder and a playmaker. He is a member of the Israeli Football Hall of Fame.
He is known in Israel by the nickname Ha-Kosem (lit. "The Magician").
Berkovic is known for his temperament. He has had several clashes with team-mates, most notably the Israeli footballers Reuven Atar and Eli Ohana, Kevin Keegan (his manager when at Manchester City), and Welsh striker John Hartson. His autobiography Ha-Kosem sparked controversy with the Israeli football scene because of its criticism of many of its figures.
He is the older brother of footballer Nir Berkovic.
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