Shlomo Scharf

About

Soviet-born Israeli soccer (football) manager who led the Maccabi Haifa to several championships and, during the 1990s, managed the Israel national team. He later became a football commentator on Israel's Sport 5 TV.

Before Fame

One of his earliest managing jobs, in the 1970s, was with the Hapoel Kfar Saba.

Trivia

His most remembered moment was an Israel national team victory against France.

Family Life

He was born in Biysk, Altai Krai, Soviet Union.

Associated With

Like United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann, he was a national football team manager.