Neta Lavi is an Israeli defensive midfielder developed by Maccabi Haifa. He became a first-team regular and captain at Haifa, winning Israeli Premier League titles and playing in European competition. In 2023 he moved to Japan with Gamba Osaka and later joined FC Machida Zelvia. Lavi has represented Israel at senior international level, bringing leadership and ball-winning qualities from a long spell at one of Israel's major clubs.