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Maccabi Tel Aviv's Shahar Rozen Steps Up as Roy Revivo's Replacement

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First reported by Mako · Aug 6, 2026

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With Roy Revivo sidelined and likely leaving, Maccabi Tel Aviv is giving 23-year-old Shahar Rozen a chance to prove himself as the new left-back. Rozen, grandson of club legend Tzvika Rozen, has gained experience through multiple loans and impressed at Hapoel Petah Tikva. He now seeks to secure a starting role under coach Kenny Miller.

01Roy Revivo is set to leave Maccabi Tel Aviv, prompting a search for a new left-back.
02Shahar Rozen, 23, will get a chance to prove himself in Revivo's position.
03Rozen is the grandson of Maccabi legend Tzvika Rozen, with a strong family legacy.
04He debuted in the Israeli Premier League in 2024/25 but was sent off early in his first match.
05Rozen was loaned to Hapoel Petah Tikva and became a regular starter under coach Omer Peretz.
06He scored a notable but disallowed goal in the Champion of Champions match this season.

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