Sven Xerri (born 10 February 2005) is a Maltese footballer currently playing for the Maltese Premier League team Ħamrun Spartans. He also plays for the Maltese U21 national team.
Club career
editXerri is a product of Ħamrun Spartans' youth academy. He made his debut for Ħamrun Spartans on 23 October 2021[1] against Gudja United in the Maltese Premier league, resulting in a 3–1 victory. In 2022, Xerri went on a trial at Serie B side AC Monza, however he did not join the team.[2] In 2023, he joined Santa Lucia FC,[3] on loan for one year from Ħamrun Spartans. During his time at Santa Lucia, he made 27 appearances in all competitions. In 2024, he made his European debut in the Europa Conference League Second Qualifying Round against FC Ballkani,[4] resulting in a 0–0 draw.
International career
editSven Xerri made 10 appearances with the Maltese Under 19 National Team. He was also part of the Maltese Squad which participated in the 2023 UEFA Under 19 Championship. Since then, He has also made 3 appearances with the Maltese U21 National Team.[5]
Honours
editĦamrun Spartans
editMaltese Premier League: 2020/21, 2022/23
MFA Pre-Season Summer Cup: Runner up 2024
References
edit- ^ "Gudja United vs Hamrun Spartans". matchcentre.mfa.com.mt. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Camilleri, Valhmor (2022-05-10). "Ħamrun Spartans defender Sven Xerri on trial at AC Monza". SportsDesk. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Camilleri, Valhmor (2023-09-13). "Watch: Santa Lucia FC investing in youth to put club on solid foundations". SportsDesk. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Ballkani vs. Hamrun Spartans - 23 July 2024". Soccerway. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "The 3 Most Exciting Teenagers in the Maltese Premier League". maltafootball.com. 2024-08-26. Retrieved 2024-09-10.