Schahar Rozen, a member of the clubs’ Youth Academy who played last season at U-19 level for Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Schahar’ signed a contract extension at the club. Rozen, who plays at the left-back position is the grandson of former Maccabi legend Zvi ‘Zvika’ Rozen.
Maccabi’s Performance Director, Patrick van Leeuwen told the club’s official website: “Schahar Rozen comes from a football family. He was a player in the Youth Academy before I joined the club. He is a talented left-back, with physical qualities, good in the air and has a good understanding of the game. He likes to attack from his defensive position and we hope that in the coming years and unlike this season he could show his potential and enjoy football without having to deal with injuries”.
Rozen made 9 appearances in all competitions before picking up an injury in the 12th league round which ended his season. The young full-back added: “It is a very exciting moment for me to sign my first senior contract at the club I grew-up and received my education at from the age of five. I would like to thank Maccabi for the faith shown in me as now my only way will be to work hard and justify that faith. Over the past 18 months I experienced a tough spell which included several injuries and would like to use the opportunity to thank the medical staff that treated me on the way to a full recovery as well as my family and friends who supported me all along the way”.
