Justin Haber

Justin Haber (born 9 June 1981) is a Maltese professional footballer and convicted sex offender In August 2009, after failing to break into the Blades first team, Haber was allowed to join their sister club Ferencváros on loan until the end of the year.

Ferencváros In January of the following year Haber signed an 18-month contract with Ferencvárosi. He was a regular first team pick, and in the 2010–11 season he helped his team become third place, and a chance to play in the Europa League.

Kerkyra Haber signed a two-year deal with Greek Super League club Kerkyra on 5 July 2011.

Birkirkara In 2012, he returned to Malta to play for Birkirkara.

Żabbar St. Patricks In 2025, he joined Żabbar St.Patricks from Gżira United.

Hibernians On 20 August 2025, Haber joined Hibernians on a free transfer for his third spell at the club. His contract with Hibernians was terminated upon his conviction the same day for sexual harassment of a minor.

Restaurant owner In 2008, Haber opened a seafood restaurant in Marsaxlokk called Haber 16, with the holding company Haber 16 Ltd. On 20 February 2020, Haber 16 was featured on the Netflix series Restaurants on the Edge. The restaurant was later closed and replaced by Harbour by Johann.

Political career Haber contested the 2024 local council elections and was elected to the Floriana local council with Partit Laburista. Haber resigned from the local council the next year following a conviction for threatening to behead his sister.

Legal issues In November 2023, Haber was ordered to pay money to a partner company who invested in his Marsaxlokk restaurant. The partner, Delta 3 Finance and Investments Company, claimed they had to pay off debts of both the restaurant and Haber himself.

In May 2025, Haber was found guilty of threatening his sister, where he sent text messages threatening to "cut her [...] head off". A restraining order was issued against Harber in his sister's defence for one year.

In October 2025, Haber was found guilty of sexually harassing a 14-year-old girl who worked at his restaurant, reportedly groping her buttocks and forcefully kissing her. He was given a suspended sentence and placed on the sex offender's register. Haber filed an appeal which was rejected by the court in November 2025.