Chipolopolo midfielder Kings Kangwa has officially been named the 2025/26 Israeli Premier League Most Valuable Player following a sensational season with Hapoel Be’er Sheva.
The Zambian international beat strong competition from Yarden Shua and Omer Atzili of Beitar Jerusalem, as well as Dor Peretz of Maccabi Tel Aviv, to claim one of the biggest individual honours in Israeli football.
Kangwa secured an impressive 54% of the overall vote, comfortably finishing ahead of Shua, who received 37%, while Atzili and Peretz managed 5% and 4% respectively.
Dominant Voting Victory
The final MVP result combined votes from a five-member expert panel, which contributed 45% of the total vote, together with fan voting through Instagram and the league’s official website, which made up the remaining 55%.
Kangwa’s strong performances throughout the campaign made him a clear favourite among both football experts and supporters.
The award now crowns what has been one of the finest seasons of the midfielder’s career.
Outstanding Numbers for Kangwa
The 27-year-old produced remarkable statistics throughout the season, finishing with 21 direct goal contributions in the Israeli Premier League.
Kangwa scored 12 league goals and provided nine assists while playing 2,755 minutes for Hapoel Be’er Sheva.
His contributions accounted for 26% of the club’s league goals, highlighting his importance to the team’s success.
The Zambia international also created 78 scoring chances — the second-highest total in the league — including 16 big chances.
League’s Best Dribbler
Kangwa’s creativity and technical ability were among the standout features of his game this season.
The midfielder completed 52 successful dribbles, the highest number recorded by any player in the Israeli Premier League during the campaign.
His performances in transition were equally impressive, with seven of his goals arriving within 13 seconds of Hapoel Be’er Sheva regaining possession — another league-leading statistic.
In addition, Kangwa maintained an outstanding passing accuracy of 87.8% throughout the season.
Driving Be’er Sheva’s Success
Kangwa’s brilliance has played a huge role in Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s pursuit of domestic success this season.
The club has already secured the Israeli Premier League title and now prepares to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in the State Cup final as they chase a domestic double.
The Chipolopolo midfielder has consistently delivered in big moments and established himself as one of the most influential players in Israeli football.
Massive Achievement for Zambian Football
Kangwa’s MVP triumph is another major achievement for Zambian football on the international stage.
The midfielder continues to strengthen his reputation as one of Zambia’s finest exports and one of the top-performing African players currently competing abroad.
His latest success will also excite Chipolopolo supporters ahead of Zambia’s upcoming AFCON qualification campaign.
Conclusion
Kings Kangwa’s 2025/26 season will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest individual campaigns by a Zambian player abroad in recent years.
From goals and assists to creativity and leadership, the midfielder dominated the Israeli Premier League and fully deserved his MVP award.
Now, with a league title already secured and a cup final still to come, Kangwa could yet finish the season with even more silverware.
