Maccabi Haifa Youth Striker Niv Gabay Loaned to Hapoel Kiryat Shmona for Season

Niv Gabay, a 19-year-old forward from Maccabi Haifa's youth team, has been loaned to Hapoel Kiryat Shmona until the end of the current season. Gabay, who developed in Maccabi Haifa's youth system, was part of the youth squad's notable run in the UEFA Youth League last season, where they reached the round of 16 after eliminating Barcelona. In the previous season, Gabay made eight appearances in the Israeli Premier League for Maccabi Haifa, scoring two goals, including one in a 4-1 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv, and providing one assist. He will now join the team coached by Shay Barda to continue his development and gain more first-team experience.