Charles Spiteri

Charles Spiteri (13 February 1944 – 26 March 2025) was a Maltese footballer who played as a defender.

Charlie Spiteri

Personal information
Date of birth	(1944-02-13)13 February 1944
Place of birth	Birkirkara, Malta
Date of death	26 March 2025(2025-03-26) (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

Club career

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]

Death

Spiteri died on 26 March 2025, at the age of 81.^[4]