Alex Muscat
Encyclopedia
Alexander Muscat is a professional footballer
currently playing for Maltese Premier League
side Sliema Wanderers
, where he usually plays as a defender
.
during the 2002-03
season. He made 18 appearances as he helped Lija Athletic
to a 5th place finish in the Maltese First Division
.
on a regular basis, and was even called up to the Maltese national team
, during the season Alex made 22 appearances and scored one goal, but Balzan Youths were relegated to the Maltese First Division
after finishing in 9th position.
side Sliema Wanderers
in 2004 and helped his new team to the title for the 2004–05 season. In his first season Alex made 22 appearances and scored two goals, he was also voted as most promising player at the Malta Football Awards that year.
In his second season with Sliema Wanderers
, Alex made 24 appearances and scored one goal, as Sliema Wanderers
finished as runners up in the Maltese Premier League
, Alex was also involved in winning the Euro Challenge cup with Sliema Wanderers
for the 2005–06 season.
During the 2006–07 season, Alex continued at right back for Sliema Wanderers
and helped the club to another runners up place, but this time Sliema Wanderers
were well off the pace as they finished 11 points away from champions Marsaxlokk
. Alex made 20 appearances and scored four goals.
For the 2007–08 season, Muscat hoped to bring the Maltese Premier League
title back to Sliema Wanderers
, however the club finished in a disappointing 4th place, with Alex making 21 appearances and scoring two goals.
Season 2008–09 was a very important one for Alex as he was chosen for the National Team under the guidance of Dusan Fitzel
and continued to be an integral part of the team under the new coach John Buttigieg
. He helped Sliema Wanderers
to another 4th place finish, making 27 appearances and scoring five goals in the process, he also scored three important goals and won the U*BET FA Trophy
two of which in the final against Valletta
.
In August 2009, he scored the winner in the 2009 BOV Super Cup Trophy
against Hibernians
at the Ta' Qali National Stadium.
Winner
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|2003-04
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|2004-05
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|2005-06
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|2006-07
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|2007-08
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|2008-09
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Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
currently playing for Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
side Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
, where he usually plays as a defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Lija Athletic
Muscat began his career as a trainee with Lija AthleticLija Athletic F.C.
Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
during the 2002-03
Maltese First Division 2002-03
The Maltese First Division 2002–03 started on 7 September 2002 and finished on 4 May 2003.Naxxar and Lija were relegated from Maltese Premier League.Msida and Senglea were promoted from Maltese Second Division...
season. He made 18 appearances as he helped Lija Athletic
Lija Athletic F.C.
Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
to a 5th place finish in the Maltese First Division
Maltese First Division
The Maltese First Division is the second-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese Premier League and above the Maltese Second Division. The league has been running for many years.12 teams take part in the league...
.
Balzan Youths
Alex joined Balzan Youths for the 2003–04 season. The right back showed the rest of league he was more than capable of playing in the Maltese Premier LeagueMaltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
on a regular basis, and was even called up to the Maltese national team
Malta national football team
The Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Malta played its first international game in February 1957, and began competing for qualification to major tournaments in 1962. The side's first competitive victory came in...
, during the season Alex made 22 appearances and scored one goal, but Balzan Youths were relegated to the Maltese First Division
Maltese First Division
The Maltese First Division is the second-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese Premier League and above the Maltese Second Division. The league has been running for many years.12 teams take part in the league...
after finishing in 9th position.
Sliema Wanderers
Alex joined Maltese Premier LeagueMaltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
side Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
in 2004 and helped his new team to the title for the 2004–05 season. In his first season Alex made 22 appearances and scored two goals, he was also voted as most promising player at the Malta Football Awards that year.
In his second season with Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
, Alex made 24 appearances and scored one goal, as Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
finished as runners up in the Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
, Alex was also involved in winning the Euro Challenge cup with Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
for the 2005–06 season.
During the 2006–07 season, Alex continued at right back for Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
and helped the club to another runners up place, but this time Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
were well off the pace as they finished 11 points away from champions Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
. Alex made 20 appearances and scored four goals.
For the 2007–08 season, Muscat hoped to bring the Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
title back to Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
, however the club finished in a disappointing 4th place, with Alex making 21 appearances and scoring two goals.
Season 2008–09 was a very important one for Alex as he was chosen for the National Team under the guidance of Dusan Fitzel
Dušan Fitzel
Dušan Fitzel is the currently Technical Director of the Malta national football team. He managed the team from 2006–2009, but in July 2009 health problems made it necessary to give up the role of manager. He was born on 15 April 1963 at Bojnice, Czechoslovakia. He is married and has two children...
and continued to be an integral part of the team under the new coach John Buttigieg
John Buttigieg
John Buttigieg is a retired Maltese footballer who played as a defender, and the current coach of the Maltese national team.-Club career:...
. He helped Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
to another 4th place finish, making 27 appearances and scoring five goals in the process, he also scored three important goals and won the U*BET FA Trophy
Maltese Cup
The U Bet FA Trophy, formerly known as the Rothman's Trophy, is a football competition that takes place in Malta.Widely known as the F.A. Trophy, it was a gift from the British by The Football Association in 1933. This followed a match between England and Italy, played in Rome in May 1933, to where...
two of which in the final against Valletta
Valletta F.C.
Valletta Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Valletta F.C. has the strongest support on the island...
.
In August 2009, he scored the winner in the 2009 BOV Super Cup Trophy
Maltese Super Cup
The Maltese Super Cup is a cup tie held in Malta between the league champions and the cup winners of the previous year. It is the first officially match played before the start of the season.-Finals:* Champions vs Cup Winners...
against Hibernians
Hibernians F.C.
Hibernians F.C. is a Maltese football club hailing from the town of Paola, Malta. It is one of the top football teams in Malta. The club was founded in 1922, but football in Paola, Raħal Ġdid in Maltese, dates back to 1894. The team has a long successful story in its history. Hibernians has always...
at the Ta' Qali National Stadium.
Sliema Wanderers
Winner
- 2003–04 Maltese Premier LeagueMaltese Premier LeagueThe Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
- 2004, 2009 Maltese CupMaltese CupThe U Bet FA Trophy, formerly known as the Rothman's Trophy, is a football competition that takes place in Malta.Widely known as the F.A. Trophy, it was a gift from the British by The Football Association in 1933. This followed a match between England and Italy, played in Rome in May 1933, to where...
Career statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 1 August 2009.|-
|2002-03
Maltese First Division 2002-03
The Maltese First Division 2002–03 started on 7 September 2002 and finished on 4 May 2003.Naxxar and Lija were relegated from Maltese Premier League.Msida and Senglea were promoted from Maltese Second Division...
||rowspan="1"|Lija Athletic
Lija Athletic F.C.
Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
||rowspan="1"|Maltese First Division
Maltese First Division
The Maltese First Division is the second-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese Premier League and above the Maltese Second Division. The league has been running for many years.12 teams take part in the league...
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|2003-04
Maltese Premier League 2003-04
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
||rowspan="1"|Balzan Youths||rowspan="7"|Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
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|2004-05
Maltese Premier League 2004-05
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
||rowspan="6"|Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
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|2005-06
Maltese Premier League 2005-06
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
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|2006-07
Maltese Premier League 2006-07
The Maltese Premier League 2006-07 was the 92nd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Marsaxlokk won the title while St. George's and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese First Division.-Changes from 2005-06:...
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|2007-08
Maltese Premier League 2007-08
The Maltese Premier League 2007–08 was the 93rd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Valletta won the title while Mqabba and Pieta Hotspurs were relegated to the first-division.-Changes from 2006-07:...
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|2008-09
Maltese Premier League 2008-09
The Maltese Premier League 2008–09 was the 94th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football in Malta. It began on 23 August 2008 with a scoreless draw between and and ended on 24 May 2009. The first goal in the season was scored by Ivan, who plays for Qormi...
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