Ya'akov Shahar

Ya'akov "Yankal'e" Shahar is an Israeli businessman best known for his ownership of Maccabi Haifa F.C.
He is the main owner of Maccabi Haifa F.C., the main shareholder of Mayer's Cars & Trucks, an importer of Volvo and Honda cars, valued at 4 billion NIS.

Awards and recognition

In October 19, 2017, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Israeli Football League Management in a ceremony attended by the president of Israel, Reuven Rivlin.
In March 2022, a street in Haifa was inaugurated in his name.