George Xuereb Explained

George Xuereb
Birth Date:1953 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Marsa, Malta
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:1968-1970
Youthclubs1:Floriana
Years1:1970–1980
Clubs1:Floriana
Years2:1980–1987
Years3:1988–1990
Clubs3:Floriana
Years4:1991–1996
Nationalyears1:1976–1985
Nationalcaps1:30
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:1984
Nationalteam2:Malta XI
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:29 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:29 June 2024

George Xuereb (born 14 November 1953) is a retired footballer, who represented the Malta national team.

Club career

During his career, he played as a forward for Floriana, Dingli Swallows and Ħamrun Spartans, making his debut Floriana in November 1970 against Marsa and playing his final game for the club in 1991 after he had come out of retirement after leaving Spartans.[1] He had joined Spartans in the early 1980s among many other top players at the start of club president Victor Tedesco's reign.[2]

International career

Xuereb made his debut for Malta in an October 1976 World Cup qualification match away against Turkey and earned a total of 31 caps (including 1 unofficial), scoring 2 goals.[3] His final international was a November 1985 World Cup qualification match against Sweden.[4]

Personal life

His brother Ray and son Aaron also played for the national team.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Xuereb makes his mark in long career. 26 August 2010. 29 June 2024. Times of Malta. Baldacchino. Carmel.
  2. Web site: Hamrun Spartans – The Terrors Of Malta. 1 May 2011. 29 June 2024. Malta Independent.
  3. Web site: Malta - Record International Players. 29 June 2024. RSSSF. Mamrud. Roberto.
  4. Web site: George Xuereb, international football player. 29 June 2024. EU-football.info.