Maltese footballer
Ferdinando Apap (born 29 July 1992) is a Maltese footballer who plays for Victoria Hotspurs as a defender.
Club career
Apap has played club football for Għajnsielem, Sheffield, Mosta, Xewkija Tigers and Victoria Hotspurs.[1][2]
He was the Gozo Football Association Player of the Year for the 2013–14 and 2018–19 seasons.[3][4]
On 1 June 2019, he joined Hibernians on a three-year deal.[5] He returned to Victoria Hotspurs in June 2024.[6]
International career
He made his international debut for Malta in August 2018.[1] He retired from the national team in June 2024 following his decision to rejoin Victoria Hotspurs.[6]
He has also played unofficial matches for the Gozo representative team, making his debut in 2010.[7]
International goals
- Scores and results list Malta's goal tally first.[1]
Personal life
His sister was married to Daniel Bogdanović, also a footballer.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "Ferdinando Apap". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ Ferdinando Apap at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Ferdinando Apap is the GFA Player of the Year - maltafootball.com". May 20, 2019.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/malta/malta-independent/20190521/281874414868234 – via PressReader.
- ^ Busuttil, Antoine (1 June 2019). "Ferdinando Apap joins Hibernians". MaltaFootball.com. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ a b Valhmor Camilleri (6 June 2024). "Ferdinando Apap retires from national team, agrees to join Victoria Hotspurs". Sports Desk. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Antoine Busuttil (1 June 2010). "Narrow defeat for Gozo in first game". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Matthew Vella (9 November 2016). "Bogdanovic release was red flag to rivals after brother-in-law accompanied sister to file complaint". Malta Today. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
