Former Israeli Footballer Maor Buzaglo Balances DJ Career, Family Life, and Music Entrepreneurship
Maor Buzaglo, once a prominent name in Israeli football, has transitioned from professional sports to a new life as a DJ, music entrepreneur, and family man. After retiring from football and enduring a difficult period of depression, Buzaglo reinvented himself by immersing in the music industry, starting from scratch. He founded the music label Backstage and the agency Touch Me In, representing artists internationally. Despite initial skepticism from the music community, he has earned respect through dedication and passion.
Buzaglo also acquired the kosher lounge bar Joma in Tel Aviv, embracing nightlife with full commitment while maintaining a balance with his family responsibilities. He describes the nightlife scene as a performance with an intimate connection to the audience, contrasting it with his past experiences playing in front of tens of thousands. He acknowledges the challenges of working nights amid alcohol and drugs but manages with security and experience.
His wife, Miran, plays a crucial role in supporting his unconventional schedule and career shift. Married for 16 years and parents to two sets of twins, they prioritize family time and have established personal rules like never going to bed angry and always sharing a kiss before leaving home. Miran's growing religious observance has become integral to their household, including observing Shabbat, which Maor now respects by not working on Fridays and Saturdays.
Buzaglo is also nurturing the next generation of footballers, with his sons joining Maccabi Haifa's academy. He is mindful of the pressures his children face as part of a famous family and strives to be a supportive father rather than a strict disciplinarian. The family’s public exposure through the reality series "The Buzaglos" has expanded their audience beyond sports fans, though it has brought challenges and scrutiny.
Politically, Buzaglo expresses disinterest in politics but supports Benjamin Netanyahu, citing leadership qualities despite controversies. He reflects on the October 7 attacks as a national failure without blaming any single individual. Despite the ups and downs, Buzaglo remains focused on growth, family, and his multifaceted identity beyond football, music, and entrepreneurship.
