Massimo Grima
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Massimo Grima is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League
side Ħamrun Spartans, where he plays as a defensive midfielder. Massimo is often used as a defensive midfielder, sitting just in front of the centre backs, but in fact he can also play as a centre back himself.
side Mosta
on loan from Valletta
for the remainder of the 2007–08
season, Grima helped the club to a 2nd place finish in the Maltese First Division
, the club however missed the chance to get promoted after losing the promotion playoff final to Qormi. During the spell, Grima made 11 appearances and scored three goals.
, Massimo Grima was again loaned out, this time he was loaned out to newly promoted Maltese Premier League
side Qormi for the 2008–09 season. Massimo helped the club avoid the threat of relegation by finishing in 7th position in the Maltese Premier League
, making 23 appearances, and scoring two goals during the season.
Massimo’s loan with Qormi was renewed for the 2009–10 season, in which Grima would spend another season with the club. Qormi impressed during the course of the season and even led the Maltese Premier League
at times, Massimo’s performances were so impressive he gained a recall to the Maltese national team
.
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 Ħamrun Spartans, where he plays as a defensive midfielder. Massimo is often used as a defensive midfielder, sitting just in front of the centre backs, but in fact he can also play as a centre back himself.
Mosta
In January 2008, Massimo joined Maltese First DivisionMaltese First Division
The Maltese First Division is the second-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese Premier League and above the Maltese Second Division. The league has been running for many years.12 teams take part in the league...
side Mosta
Mosta F.C.
Mosta Football Club are a Maltese football club from the second largest city in Malta of Mosta, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:...
on loan from 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...
for the remainder of the 2007–08
Maltese First Division 2007-08
The Maltese First Division 2007-08 started on October 9, 2007 and ended on May 23, 2008. Marsa F.C. and St. George's F.C. were the teams which were relegated from the Maltese Premier League 2006-07.Dingli Swallows and Mellieha were the promoted teams from the Maltese Second Division 2006-07...
season, Grima helped the club to a 2nd place finish in the Maltese First Division
Maltese First Division
The Maltese First Division is the second-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese Premier League and above the Maltese Second Division. The league has been running for many years.12 teams take part in the league...
, the club however missed the chance to get promoted after losing the promotion playoff final to Qormi. During the spell, Grima made 11 appearances and scored three goals.
Qormi
With first team opportunities at a low with VallettaValletta 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...
, Massimo Grima was again loaned out, this time he was loaned out to newly promoted 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...
side Qormi for the 2008–09 season. Massimo helped the club avoid the threat of relegation by finishing in 7th position in 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...
, making 23 appearances, and scoring two goals during the season.
Massimo’s loan with Qormi was renewed for the 2009–10 season, in which Grima would spend another season with the club. Qormi impressed during the course of the season and even led 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...
at times, Massimo’s performances were so impressive he gained a recall to the Maltese national 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...
.