Leonard Farrugia Explained

Leonard Farrugia
Birth Date:23 November 1956
Birth Place:Kirkop, Malta
Position:Striker
Clubs1:Kirkop United
Years2:1975–1976
Clubs2:St George's (loan)
Years3:1976–1987
Clubs3:Valletta
Nationalyears1:1978–1987
Nationalteam1:Malta
Nationalcaps1:18
Nationalgoals1:2

Leonard "Nardu" Farrugia (born 25 November 1956 in Kirkop) is a Maltese former footballer. He played for Kirkop United, St George's and Valletta. Farrugia was capped eighteen times for the Malta national football team and scored twice.

Club career

Farrugia started playing football for his hometown team Kirkop United. His father Clement founded the club and was its first president. Leonard was loaned to St George's before signing for Valletta in 1976.

Valletta

Farrugia scored the only goal in the 1976–77 Maltese FA Trophy final against Floriana. He finished top scorer of the league inthe 1977–78, 1979–80, and 1984–85 seasons. In 1985 he won the Maltese Player of the Year.

International career

In 1978 Farrugia made his debut for Malta in a 1–0 victory against Tunisia. He scored against Portugal and Sweden.[1]

Farrugia was injured by a tackle from Antonio Cabrini in a friendly game against Italy. He missed the rest of the season and was forced to retire after being substituted against Birkirkara the following season.[2]

International goals

"Score" represents the score in the match after Farrugia's goal.

Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 10 February 1985 1–2 1–3 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
2. 17 November 1985 1–1 1–2 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours and achievements

Player

Valletta

1977–78, 1979–80, 1983–84

1976–77, 1977–78

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nardu Farrugia . eu-football . 6 June 2020.
  2. Web site: LEONARD FARRUGIA . vallettafc.net . 6 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Malta - Player of the Year . Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 6 June 2020.