Raymond Xuereb (born 22 September 1952) is a Maltese retired footballer. He has played for Floriana, Ħamrun Spartans, Naxxar Lions, Għargħur, Qrendi throughout his career. He has also played for the Malta national football team.

Club career

Born in Marsa in 1952, Xuereb made his league debut for Floriana in 1969 against Valletta and scored 80 goals in 178 league games while winning 4 league titles and three domestic cups for them. He later helped Naxxar Lions clinch three successive promotions and is the only player who has scored at all levels of Maltese football.[1] He was named Maltese Player of the Year in 1978.[2]

International career

Xuereb made his debut for Malta in a December 1971 friendly match against Algeria and earned a total of 45 caps (3 unofficial), scoring 6 goals.[3] His final international was an April 1985 World Cup qualification match against Czechoslovakia.[4]

Personal life

Hir brother George[5] and his nephew Aaron also played for the national team.

Honours

Floriana

Ħamrun Spartans

Naxxar Lions

Għargħur

Qrendi

References

  1. ^ Baldacchino, Carmel (6 August 2009). "Xuereb scores in all categories". Times of Malta. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Footballer of the Year". Malta Football. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Appearances for Malta National Team". RSSSF. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Raymond Xuereb, international football player". EU-football. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  5. ^ Baldacchino, Carmel (26 August 2010). "Xuereb makes his mark in long career". Times of Malta. Retrieved 27 February 2025.


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