Edwin Camilleri (born 8 January 1963) is a retired footballer, who represented the Malta national team.

Edwin Camilleri
Personal information
Date of birth (1963-01-08) 8 January 1963 (age 61)
Place of birth Kalkara, Malta
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Kalkara United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1983–1997 Hibernians 173 (5)
1997–1999 Ħamrun Spartans 37 (1)
Total 210 (6)
International career
1985–1995 Malta 46 (0)
1987–1988 Malta XI 2 (0)
Managerial career
2006-2008 Malta U-19
2008-2011 Malta U-21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 June 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 June 2024

Club career

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During his career, he played as a defender for Hibernians Paola and Ħamrun Spartans, making his debut for the former in December 1983 against Valletta and playing his final game for the latter in April 1999 against Rabat Ajax.

International career

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Nicknamed ix-Xafra, Camilleri made his debut for Malta in a November 1985 World Cup qualification match against Sweden and earned a total of 48 caps (including 2 unofficial), scoring no goals.[1] His final international was a June 1995 European Championship qualification match away against Norway.[2]

Managerial career

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Camilleri was named coach of the Malta national under-21 football team in October 2008, stepping up from the U-19s.[3]

Honours

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1994,[4] 1995

References

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  1. ^ Mamrud, Roberto. "Malta - Record International Players". RSSSF. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Edwin Camilleri, international football player". EU-football.info. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  3. ^ Aquilina, Domenic (7 October 2008). "Camilleri named Malta U21 coach". UEFA. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  4. ^ Baldacchino, Carmel (8 January 2022). "Hibs beat Valletta in thriller to seal the title". Times of Malta. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
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