Portugal and Israeli FootballersMore than 40 Israeli footballers have been granted Portuguese nationality under Sephardic law, which allows descendants of Jews to obtain citizenship. Of the more than 40 footballers granted Portuguese nationality, 12 are international. Among them are Manor Solomon, who currently plays for Villarreal CF in Spain, and Shon Weismann who is at FC Blau-Weiß Linz in the German Bundesliga. Both are central players on the Israel national team. Portuguese nationality makes European Union countries "more accessible" to Israeli players, facilitating possible transfers to clubs in the European bloc, which have limitations on signing non-EU players in their competitions.Picture of Shon Weismann.