Mario Schembri (Maltese footballer, born 1956)

Mario Schembri (10 August 1956 – 7 March 2008) was a footballer, who represented the Malta national team. He died, aged 51, in March 2008.[1]

Mario Schembri
Personal information
Date of birth (1956-08-10)10 August 1956
Place of birth Żurrieq, Malta
Date of death 7 March 2008(2008-03-07) (aged 51)
Position(s) Winger
Youth career
1970-1974 Żurrieq
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1987 Żurrieq
1987–1989 Valletta
International career
1986–1987 Malta 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 March 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 March 2024

Club career

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Born in Żurrieq, Schembri played a long part of his career as a winger for the local village team. Nicknamed 'Bufon' and playing alongside another club legend Mario Farrugia, he won the Second Division title in 1980 and the FA Trophy in 1985 with the club.[2]

International career

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Schembri made his debut for Malta in a November 1986 European Championship qualification match against Sweden and earned a total of 3 caps (no goals). His final international was a December 1987 friendly match away against Israel.[3]

Honours

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Żurrieq
1985

References

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  1. ^ "Mario Schembri Passes away". Malta Independent. 14 March 2008. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ Baldacchino, Carmel (24 April 2008). "Winger plays prominent role in Zurrieq's golden era". Times of Malta. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Mario Schembri, international football player". EU-football.info. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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