Maccabi Tel Aviv Loans Six Young Players to Hapoel Kfar Shalem Ahead of 2026/27 Season

Maccabi Tel Aviv has taken an unusual step in Israeli football by loaning six young players to Hapoel Kfar Shalem, a club competing in the National League, as part of their preparations for the 2026/27 season. The players sent on loan include defender Ron Feldman, midfielders Ran Rivel, Rom Savich, and Yoav Honio, defender Idan Weinberg, and right back Itay Brahum.

Idan Weinberg is regarded as one of the standout talents in Maccabi's youth team and has even been included in the squad for European League matches. Yoav Honio is also considered a promising prospect, having scored eight goals across all competitions last season. Ran Rivel made a significant impact last season by scoring the decisive goal that secured the championship for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

This collaboration between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Kfar Shalem is notable for the number of players involved and reflects a strategic effort to develop young talent through competitive playing time in the National League. The move was confirmed by the Israeli Football Association's website and marks a rare approach in Israeli football club management.