Charles Scerri or Charles Xerri, (born 29 April 1964 in Malta) is a retired footballer and former manager of the Malta Under 17 side. He later assisted Stephen Azzopardi at Qormi[1] and Winston Muscat at the Malta U-19s.[2]
Born in Qormi, Scerri played for Floriana, Rabat Ajax, Sliema Wanderers, Hibernians, Hamrun Spartans, Qormi and St. Andrews.[3] Throughout his career Charlie played as a midfielder. He was voted Maltese footballer of the year in the 1988/89 season.[4]
International career
Scerri made his debut for Malta in an October 1985 World Cup qualification match away against Portugal and earned a total of 65 caps (2 unofficial), scoring 3 goals.[5] His final international was a December 1994 European Championship qualification match against Norway.[6]
International goals
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7 February 1990 | National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta | ![]() |
1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
2 | 7 June 1991 | Olympic Stadium, Seoul, South Korea | ![]() |
2–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
3 | 19 April 1994 | National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta | ![]() |
5–0 | 5–0 | Friendly |
Honours
- Rabat Ajax
- Hibernians
- FA Trophy: 1
- 1998
References
- ^ Busuttil, Antoine (27 June 2010). "Matthew Fenech confirmed Qormi FC president". Malta Football. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Malta Under-19 squad heading to Rome in high spirits". Malta Independent. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Cachia, Bradley (29 April 2023). "issa Jagħlaq Sninu L-Eks-Plejer Tal-Futbol Charles Xerri, Li Kien Jilgħab Mat-Tim Nazzjonali Fost Ħafna Timijiet Lokali Oħrajn". Gwida. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Hibernians FC". Malta Football Association. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Appearances for Malta National Team". RSSSF. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Charles Scerri, international football player". EU-football. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
External links
- Charles Scerri at QormiFC.com
- Charles Scerri at National-Football-Teams.com
- Scerri - a great favourite with the crowds - Times of Malta