Michael Mifsud is a Maltese footballer known for his prolific scoring ability.
He scored 42 goals in 143 games for the Malta national team between 2000 and 2020.
Mifsud scored five goals in a single match against Liechtenstein in 2008, completing a hat-trick within just 21 minutes.
Biography
Early Life
Michael Mifsud was born in Pietà, Malta, where he began his football journey as a youth player for Sliema Wanderers. He made his professional debut during the 1997–98 season, quickly establishing himself as a promising talent in Maltese football. His breakthrough came in the 1998–99 season, where he became a first-team regular, scoring eight goals and helping his team secure a third-place finish in the Maltese Premier League.
Career
Mifsud's impressive performances caught the attention of international clubs, leading to a trial with Manchester United in 1999, although he ultimately returned to Sliema Wanderers. He continued to excel, scoring 21 goals in the 1999–2000 season and 20 goals in his final season with the club before moving to Germany to join 1. FC Kaiserslautern in 2001. Over the years, he played for several clubs, including Lillestrøm SK, Coventry City, and Barnsley, showcasing his skills as a forward.
On the international stage, Mifsud made his debut for the Malta national team in 2000 and became one of the country's most celebrated players. He scored 42 goals in 143 appearances, captaining the team and leading them to significant victories, including Malta's first competitive home win since 1982 against Hungary. His remarkable performance included a hat-trick against Liechtenstein in 2008 and surpassing the national scoring record in 2010.
Legacy
Mifsud's contributions to Maltese football have earned him recognition as one of the nation's finest players. He was voted Maltese Sportsperson of the Year in 2001 and 2003 and has won multiple league titles and cups with various clubs, including Valletta F.C. His career reflects a dedication to the sport and a significant impact on Maltese football history.
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Career & Clubs
Sliema Wanderers
Born in Pietà, Mifsud is a youth product of Sliema Wanderers. He made his debut during the 1997–98 season. In his first season, Mifsud made six appearances and scored once, helping Sliema Wanderers to a third-place finish in the Maltese Premier League. The 1998–99 season saw Mifsud make the breakthrough and become a first-team regular. He was quickly becoming one of the hottest properties in Maltese football. He made 23 appearances and scored eight goals, as Sliema Wanderers again recorded a third-place finish in the Maltese Premier League. Mifsud's form the previous season led to a trial with English giants Manchester United in July 1999. However, the trial did not lead to a permanent move and Mifsud returned to Sliema Wanderers for the 1999–2000 season. The failure to secure the move to Manchester United did not affect Mifsud, who was in fine goalscoring form for Sliema Wanderers, netting 21 times in 28 outings. The club finished in fourth position in the Maltese Premier League that season. With interest in Mifsud growing, the 2000–01 season proved to be his last with the club. Mifsud helped the club to a second-place finish in the Maltese Premier League, making 25 appearances and scoring an impressive 20 goals.
Kaiserslautern
His form earned him his first call-up to the national team, and this alerted the Bundesliga club 1. FC Kaiserslautern to his potential and he signed for the club in the summer of 2001. He was a regular scorer with…
Club
As of 5 August 2021
International
Scores and results list Malta's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mifsud goal.
Mifsud made his first appearance under Josip Ilić's Malta national team on 10 February 2000 against Albania in the National Stadium, Ta' Qali. He is considered as one of the most prominent players Malta has ever produced. He was instrumental in Malta's victory against Hungary in the Euro 2008 qualifiers, the country's first competitive home victory since 1982. On 27 March 2008, Mifsud scored five goals for Malta in a 7–1 friendly win over Liechtenstein, completing a hat-trick within just 21 minutes of the kickoff. On 3 March 2010, he surpassed Carmel Busuttil's goalscoring record with the national team, as Mifsud hit the back of the net for Malta in an exhibition match against Finland, which finished in a 1–2 loss for the locals. Mifsud also scored the winning goal (1–0) in Malta's first away win in a World Cup qualifier in many years, against Armenia, on 7 June 2013. On 11 October 2013, Mifsud gained his 100th cap for Malta, in a match against the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic won 4–1, with Mifsud scoring Malta's only goal. On 11 November 2020, Mifsud played his last match and scored his last goal in Malta's victory in a friendly against Liechtenstein.
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Malta
- Club
- Qormi F.C. (2011–2011)
- Club
- Lillestrøm SK (2004–2007)
- Club
- Sliema Wanderers F.C. (1997–2001)
- Club
- Barnsley F.C. (2009–2009)
- Club
- Valletta F.C. (2010–2010)
- Club
- Coventry City F.C. (2007–2009)
- Club
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2001–2004)
- Club
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern II (2001–2004)
- Club
- Sliema Wanderers F.C. (2004–2004)
- Club
- Valletta F.C. (2011–2013)
- Club
- Melbourne City FC (2013–2014)
- Club
- Sliema Wanderers F.C. (2014–2016)
- Club
- Malta men's national football team (2000–)
- Club
- Qormi F.C. (2010–2011)
Legacy
Valletta
Maltese Premier League: 2011–12, 2015–16, 2017–18 Maltese FA Trophy: 2009–10 Maltese Super Cup: 2011, 2012
Clubs
- Malta men's national football team2000current
- Sliema Wanderers F.C.1997–2001
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern2001–2004
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern II2001–2004
- Lillestrøm SK2004–2007
- Sliema Wanderers F.C.2004–2004
- Coventry City F.C.2007–2009
- Barnsley F.C.2009–2009
- Qormi F.C.2010–2011
- Valletta F.C.2010–2010
- Qormi F.C.2011–2011
- Valletta F.C.2011–2013
- Melbourne City FC2013–2014
- Sliema Wanderers F.C.2014–2016
Played together with
Aaron HughesMelbourne City FC · 2015–2016
Aaron MooyMelbourne City FC · 2014- Aaron Opoku1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2022–2025
- Abayomi Owonikoko SeunValletta F.C. · 2014–2014
- Abdelkarim NaftiValletta F.C. · 2013
- Abubakar Bello-OsagieQormi F.C. · 2010–2013
- Abubakar Bello-OsagieSliema Wanderers F.C. · 2013–2014
- Abubakar Bello-OsagieValletta F.C. · 2013–2013
Adam ArmstrongCoventry City F.C. · 2015–2015
Adam BartonCoventry City F.C. · 2012–2015
Adam DaviesBarnsley F.C. · 2014–2019- Adam EckersleyBarnsley F.C. · 2007–2007
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Michael Mifsud is a Maltese former professional footballer. He scored 42 goals in 143 games for the Malta national team between 2000 and 2020, and also captained the side. He was voted Maltese Sportsperson of the Year in 2001 and 2003. He played for Kaiserslautern, Lillestrom and Coventry City, as well as several teams in the Maltese Premier League.
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