Edwin Camilleri Explained

Edwin Camilleri
Birth Date:1963 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Kalkara, Malta
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Kalkara United
Years1:1983–1997
Clubs1:Hibernians
Caps1:173
Goals1:5
Years2:1997–1999
Caps2:37
Goals2:1
Totalcaps:210
Totalgoals:6
Nationalyears1:1985–1995
Nationalcaps1:46
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:1987–1988
Nationalteam2:Malta XI
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Manageryears1:2006-2008
Managerclubs1:Malta U-19
Manageryears2:2008-2011
Managerclubs2:Malta U-21
Club-Update:29 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:29 June 2024

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

Club career

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

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

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

Honours

4

1994,[4] 1995

Notes and References

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