Maltese footballer
John Bonello|
| Date of birth |
(1958-05-10) 10 May 1958 (age 66) |
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| Place of birth |
Msida, Malta |
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| Position(s) |
Goalkeeper |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 1976–1980 |
Hibernians |
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|
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| 1980–1981 |
SC Herford |
6 |
(0) |
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| 1981–1993 |
Hibernians |
|
|
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| 1979–1987 |
Malta |
29 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 March 2012 |
John Bonello (born 10 May 1958) is a Maltese former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Bonello has played his entire career at Hibernians Paola, except for a season at German lower league side SC Herford.
International career
Bonello made his debut for Malta in an August 1979 friendly match against Tunisia. He earned a total of 29 caps, scoring no goals. He has represented his country in 7 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[1] Bonello was the goalkeeper in the infamous December 1983 European Championship qualification defeat by Spain, which Malta lost 1–12, ensuring that Spain qualified for Euro 1984 ahead of the Netherlands.[2]
His final international was a January 1987 European Championship qualification match against Italy.
Personal life
His son Henry is an international goalkeeper as well.[3]
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