Louis Theobald
Maltese footballer (1938–2025)
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Louis Theobald (20 July 1938 – 15 February 2025) was a Maltese footballer, who spent the majority of his career playing as a defender for Hibernians.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 July 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Paola, Malta | ||
| Date of death | 15 February 2025 (aged 86) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1955–1968 | Hibernians | ||
| 1968–1970 | Birżebbuġa St. Peter's | ||
| International career | |||
| 1960–1962 | Malta | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Born in Paola, Theobald made his debut for hometown club Hibernians in May 1955 against Sliema Wanderers and won one league and one cup title with them. He was voted Maltese Player of the Year in 1960.[1] After a couple of injury-hit seasons, he joined third-tier outfit Birżebbuġa St. Peter's in 1968.[2]
International career
An elegant half-back, Theobald made his debut for Malta in a December 1960 friendly match against Tunisia and earned a total of 4 caps (no goals). His final international was a December 1962 European Championship qualification match against Denmark.[3]
Personal life and death
Honours
Hibernians
Individual