Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 30 July 1950 | ||
Place of birth | Malta | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1967–1970 | Msida St-Joseph | 14 | (2) |
1970–1983 | Sliema Wanderers | 131 | (13) |
1983–1987 | Żurrieq | 28 | (1) |
Total | 173 | (16) | |
International career‡ | |||
1976–1983 | Malta | 14 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 March 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 March 2024 |
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