Businessman David Chissick Facilitates Sale of Maccabi Haifa Soccer Club
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Businessman David Chissick is brokering the sale of the Maccabi Haifa soccer club, with owner Yaakov Shahar hiring Raine Group to find a buyer. Chissick has a notable background in English football, having served as vice-chairman of Portsmouth FC and advised its former owner's son. He has also been involved in various tech and media investments. His extensive experience in international business and football management positions him to facilitate this transaction.
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- Businessman David Chissick is mediating the sale of the Maccabi Haifa soccer club.
- Owner Yaakov Shahar has hired investment bank Raine Group to find a buyer.
- Chissick previously served as vice-chairman of England's Portsmouth FC.
- He was a close associate of Alexander (Sasha) Gaidamak during the Portsmouth acquisition.
- Chissick has also advised tech and media companies like Playtika and Minute Media.
Businessman David Chissick has been revealed as the intermediary in the potential sale of the Maccabi Haifa soccer club. Owner Yaakov Shahar has engaged the investment bank Raine Group to find a buyer for the Israeli team.
Chissick, who has a significant background in business and sports, particularly in English football, has brokered deals involving high-profile figures. He previously served as vice-chairman of Portsmouth FC in the Premier League and was a close associate of Alexander (Sasha) Gaidamak, son of former Beitar Jerusalem owner Arkady Gaidamak.
In 2006, Chissick, alongside player agent Pini Zahavi, was involved in Gaidamak the younger's acquisition of Portsmouth. Chissick then became vice-chairman, playing a key role in the club's operations, including player negotiations and acquisitions like those of Sol Campbell, Andy Cole, and David James during Harry Redknapp's tenure as coach. The Guardian newspaper at the time described Chissick as Gaidamak the younger's main advisor.
Chissick left his role at Portsmouth in January 2007. Beyond football, he has been involved in investments and advisory roles for technology, media, and entertainment companies such as Playtika, Minute Media, and M-Systems. He heads Chissick & Company, an investment and business advisory firm, and joined the international consultancy Teneo as a senior advisor in 2026.
His experience combines international business with direct involvement in Premier League club management and connections with club owners, player agents, and business figures. However, his personal net worth is not publicly disclosed.
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