Mario Muscat
Encyclopedia
Mario Muscat is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League
side Hibernians
, where he plays as a goalkeeper.
. Although Muscat was just starting to learn his trade, in his debut he helped Hibernians win the Maltese Premier League
title. He went on to make a total of 18 appearances throughout the season.
In the 1994–95 season at Hibernians again won the Maltese Premier League title, Muscat continued to impress with a string of fine displays for the club. He went onto make 12 appearances.
The 1995–96 season, saw Mario continue to show promise for Hibernians. Muscat went on to record 13 appearances, as Hibernians finished in fourth position in the Maltese Premier League. Despite Muscat failing to win the title with Hibernians for the third time, and was rewarded with a call-up to the Maltese national football team
during the season.
Muscat went into the 1996–97 season hoping to emulate the form that had seen him called up to the national team. However, Hibernians on recorded a disappointing sixth place finish in the Maltese Premier League. Muscat went on to make 15 appearances during the season.
The 1997–98 season saw Muscat continue his fine form for Hibernians and the national team. He helped Hibernians improve on their previous league position with a fourth place finish in the Maltese Premier League. Muscat went on to make 23 appearances, and helped the club win the Maltese Cup
and winning the Maltese Player of the Year
award.
With Hibernians starting to improve as the seasons went on, Muscat continued to be an integral part of the team's fortunes and showed this during the 1998–99 season. Muscat made 26 appearances, as Hibernians again recorded a fourth place finish in the Maltese Premier League.
Muscat went into the 1999–2000 season, hoping to help Hibernians improve on their previous league position. The season saw Hibernians finish in sixth position in the Maltese Premier League, with Muscat making 24 appearances.
The 2000–01 season saw Hibernians improve on their previous league position and record a fourth-place finish. Muscat went on to make 25 appearances and even scored a goal.
After a lengthy absence, Muscat helped Hibernians return to the summit of Maltese
football, as they were crowned champions of the Maltese Premier League for the 2001–02 season. Muscat was a key member of the Hibernians squad during the season, and went onto make 26 appearances.
Despite the success of the previous season, Muscat and Hibernians could not emulate the same achievement during the 2002–03 season. The club went on to finish the season in fourth position in the Maltese Premier League, with Muscat making 28 appearances.
In the 2003–04 season, the club went on to finish one place better than the previous season, in third position. Muscat made 27 appearances during the season.
The 2004–05 season saw Muscat and Hibernians secure another third-place finish in the Maltese Premier League. He went on to make 27 appearances.
Muscat's impressive form continued into the 2005–06 season, he helped Hibernians secure a fourth-place finish in the Maltese Premier League, making 24 appearances. He also helped the club win the Maltese Cup.
Muscat went into the 2006–07 season, and added to his medals collection, as Hibernians secured the Maltese Cup for the second consecutive season. On the domestic front, Hibernians finished in fifth position in the Maltese Premier League, with Muscat making 25 appearances.
The 2007–08 season turned out to be a very disappointing one for Hibernians, as the club finished the first phase of the season in the relegation pool. They finished the season in seventh position. Muscat went on to make 19 appearances. However, the won the Maltese Super Cup
.
Muscat and Hibernians went from one extreme to the other during the 2008–09 season. Under the guidance of new manager Mark Miller
, the club shocked the critics and beat Valletta
by two points to win the Maltese Premier League title. Muscat made 28 appearances.
In the 2009–10
, his club went on to finish the season in sixth position in the Maltese Premier League.
Winner
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|1999–00||24||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||24||0
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|2009-10
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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 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...
, where he plays as a goalkeeper.
Hibernians
It all began for Muscat during the 1993–94 season, when he was called into the first team squad of HiberniansHibernians 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...
. Although Muscat was just starting to learn his trade, in his debut he helped Hibernians win 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. He went on to make a total of 18 appearances throughout the season.
In the 1994–95 season at Hibernians again won the Maltese Premier League title, Muscat continued to impress with a string of fine displays for the club. He went onto make 12 appearances.
The 1995–96 season, saw Mario continue to show promise for Hibernians. Muscat went on to record 13 appearances, as Hibernians finished in fourth position in the Maltese Premier League. Despite Muscat failing to win the title with Hibernians for the third time, and was rewarded with a call-up to the Maltese national football 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.
Muscat went into the 1996–97 season hoping to emulate the form that had seen him called up to the national team. However, Hibernians on recorded a disappointing sixth place finish in the Maltese Premier League. Muscat went on to make 15 appearances during the season.
The 1997–98 season saw Muscat continue his fine form for Hibernians and the national team. He helped Hibernians improve on their previous league position with a fourth place finish in the Maltese Premier League. Muscat went on to make 23 appearances, and helped the club win the Maltese Cup
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...
and winning the Maltese Player of the Year
Maltese Player of the Year
The Maltese Player of the Year Award is an annual award given to the player who is adjudged to have been the best of the year in Maltese football...
award.
With Hibernians starting to improve as the seasons went on, Muscat continued to be an integral part of the team's fortunes and showed this during the 1998–99 season. Muscat made 26 appearances, as Hibernians again recorded a fourth place finish in the Maltese Premier League.
Muscat went into the 1999–2000 season, hoping to help Hibernians improve on their previous league position. The season saw Hibernians finish in sixth position in the Maltese Premier League, with Muscat making 24 appearances.
The 2000–01 season saw Hibernians improve on their previous league position and record a fourth-place finish. Muscat went on to make 25 appearances and even scored a goal.
After a lengthy absence, Muscat helped Hibernians return to the summit of Maltese
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
football, as they were crowned champions of the Maltese Premier League for the 2001–02 season. Muscat was a key member of the Hibernians squad during the season, and went onto make 26 appearances.
Despite the success of the previous season, Muscat and Hibernians could not emulate the same achievement during the 2002–03 season. The club went on to finish the season in fourth position in the Maltese Premier League, with Muscat making 28 appearances.
In the 2003–04 season, the club went on to finish one place better than the previous season, in third position. Muscat made 27 appearances during the season.
The 2004–05 season saw Muscat and Hibernians secure another third-place finish in the Maltese Premier League. He went on to make 27 appearances.
Muscat's impressive form continued into the 2005–06 season, he helped Hibernians secure a fourth-place finish in the Maltese Premier League, making 24 appearances. He also helped the club win the Maltese Cup.
Muscat went into the 2006–07 season, and added to his medals collection, as Hibernians secured the Maltese Cup for the second consecutive season. On the domestic front, Hibernians finished in fifth position in the Maltese Premier League, with Muscat making 25 appearances.
The 2007–08 season turned out to be a very disappointing one for Hibernians, as the club finished the first phase of the season in the relegation pool. They finished the season in seventh position. Muscat went on to make 19 appearances. However, the won the Maltese Super Cup
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...
.
Muscat and Hibernians went from one extreme to the other during the 2008–09 season. Under the guidance of new manager Mark Miller
Mark Miller (footballer)
Mark Miller was a professional footballer, and is currently manager of Maltese Premier League side Hibernians...
, the club shocked the critics and beat 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...
by two points to win the Maltese Premier League title. Muscat made 28 appearances.
In the 2009–10
2009–10 Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League 2009–10 was the 95th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football league in Malta. Hibernians were the defending champions. The season began on 21 August 2009 and ended on 5 May 2010...
, his club went on to finish the season in sixth position in the Maltese Premier League.
Hibernians
Winner
- 1993–94, 1994–95, 2001–02, 2008–09 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...
- 1998, 2006, 2007 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...
- 2007–08 Maltese Super CupMaltese Super CupThe 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...
- 1997–98 Maltese Player of the YearMaltese Player of the YearThe Maltese Player of the Year Award is an annual award given to the player who is adjudged to have been the best of the year in Maltese football...
Career statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 9 August 2009.|-
|1993–94||rowspan="17"|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...
||rowspan="17"|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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|1997–98||23||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||23||0
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|1998–99||26||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||26||0
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|1999–00||24||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||24||0
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|2000–01||25||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||25||1
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|2001-02||26||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||26||0
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|2002-03||28||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||28||0
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|2003-04||27||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||27||0
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|2004-05||27||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||27||0
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|2005-06||24||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||24||0
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|2006-07||25||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||25||0
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|2007-08||19||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||19||0
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|2008-09||28||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||28||0
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|2009-10
2009–10 Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League 2009–10 was the 95th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football league in Malta. Hibernians were the defending champions. The season began on 21 August 2009 and ended on 5 May 2010...
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|2009-10
2010–11 Maltese Premier League
The 2010–11 Maltese Premier League is the 96th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football league in Malta. It began in August 2010 and will end in May 2011. Birkirkara are the defending champions, having won their third title last season....
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