Former Israeli Soccer Star Eran Zahavi Completes Prestigious UEFA Football Management Course
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Former Israeli soccer star Eran Zahavi has successfully completed UEFA's prestigious nine-month Certificate in Football Management course. The program covers all aspects of modern football club and sports organization management. Zahavi, who retired from playing in early 2026, also has a significant business career. He is now expected to take on a senior role in football management.
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- Former Israeli soccer star Eran Zahavi completed UEFA's Certificate in Football Management.
- The nine-month intensive course is considered Europe's top certification for football executives.
- Zahavi began the program during the end of his professional playing career.
- The course covers strategy, finance, marketing, and operations in football management.
- Zahavi is a renowned former player and has a diverse business background.
- He is expected to pursue a senior role in football management.
Former Israeli soccer star Eran Zahavi announced Wednesday on social media that he has successfully completed the Certificate in Football Management (CFM) course offered by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). The intensive nine-month program, which Zahavi began during the latter stages of his professional playing career, is considered Europe's premier certification for football executives and leaders. The CFM program, developed in close collaboration with leading European academic institutions, covers modern management principles for football clubs and international sports organizations, including strategy, financial management, marketing, and event operations. Upon completion, Zahavi receives an official academic certificate and gains access to an extensive network of senior figures within European football. Zahavi, 38, is widely regarded as one of Israel's greatest footballers and most influential athletes. His playing career included significant achievements with Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv, breaking the single-season scoring record in the Israeli Premier League, and a notable international career with clubs in Italy, China, and the Netherlands. He is also the all-time leading scorer for the Israeli national team. Zahavi announced his retirement from playing in early 2026. Beyond his playing career, Zahavi has also built a diverse business empire, including real estate investments, involvement in tech and sports-tech startups, and commercial partnerships. With his new UEFA certification, Zahavi is expected to pursue a senior role in football management, potentially with a major club or international football organization.
