Charles Spiteri
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Date of birth
13 February 1944
Place of birth
Birkirkara, Malta
Date of death
26 March 2025 (aged 81)
Position(s)
Defender
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 February 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Birkirkara, Malta | ||
| Date of death | 26 March 2025 (aged 81) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1971 | Sliema Wanderers | ||
| 1971–1977 | Birkirkara | ||
| 1977–1980 | Valletta | ||
| 1987–1989 | Lija Athletic | 25 | |
| International career | |||
| 1971–1973 | Malta | 7 | (0) |
| 1973 | Malta XI | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Charles Spiteri (13 February 1944 – 26 March 2025) was a Maltese footballer who played as a defender.
Spiteri won the Quadruple Crown (league title, FA Trophy and two more domestic cups) with Sliema Wanderers in the 1964–65 season.[1] Nicknamed Il-Kiskisell, he was renowned for his long throw-ins and also was a successful water polo player.[2]
International career
Spiteri made his debut for Malta in a December 1971 friendly match against Algeria and earned a total of eight caps (one unofficial). His final international was a November 1973 World Cup qualification match against Sweden.[3]
