Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza
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Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza (born 20 November 1981 in Malta
) is a professional footballer
currently playing with Maltese Premier League
side Sliema Wanderers
, where he plays as a striker.
Following two impressive seasons on loan with Msida St. Joseph, Mifsud Triganza returned to Floriana, and started to establish himself as a first team regular, making 17 appearances and scoring four goals during the 2002–03 season, as Floriana narrowly avoided relegation, finishing 2nd in the relegation group, and thereby 8th in the overall league table.
Jean Pierre began the 2003–04 season, hoping to force his way into a regular starting slot for Floriana. He made 12 appearances and scored three goals, but following some impressive performances he was signed by Birkirkara
.
Mifsud Triganza was again loaned to Msida St. Joseph for the 2001-02
season. The season finished on a high for Jean Pierre as Msida St. Joseph won the Maltese Second Division
title by eight clear points, with Mifsud Triganza scoring an impressive 24 goals to help the team's cause.
during the January transfer window of 2004. Jean Pierre went onto make nine appearances and scored four goals for Birkirkara
during 2003–04 season, as his new side finished in 2nd place in the Maltese Premier League
.
The 2004–05 season, was Mifsud Triganza’s first full season with Birkirkara
, Mifsud Triganza continued to show promise in front of goal, notching 12 goals in 21 appearances, as Birkirkara
recorded their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Maltese Premier League
and won the U*Bet FA Trophy
.
The 2005–06 season, was the finest for Jean Pierre during his time with Birkirkara
, Mifsud Triganza made 20 appearances and scored eight goals, as Birkirkara
won the Maltese Premier League
title, for the first time in six seasons.
Mifsud Triganza went into the 2006–07 season, hoping to emulate the success of the previous, however Birkirkara
managed a third place finish in the Maltese Premier League
, with Jean Pierre again making 20 appearances, but scoring 11 goals.
For the 2007–08 season, Mifsud Triganza was again in the goals, scoring another 11 goal and making 25 appearances, as Birkirkara
again finishing in third place in the Maltese Premier League
. Despite the league finish, Jean Pierre was again a winner of the U*Bet FA Trophy
.
Jean Pierre hoped to achieve a higher league position for the 2008–09 season, however Birkirkara
again managed to finish in 3rd position for the third consecutive season, with Jean Pierre making 25 appearances and scoring eight goals.
On 19/11/2008 he got his debut for Malta
in the 0-1 defeat against Iceland.
and joined fellow Maltese Premier League
team Sliema Wanderers
.
Jean Pierre made his Premier League
debut for Sliema Wanderers
on 30 August 2009 in a 1-0 defeat to Qormi.
Mifsud Triganza scored his first Premier League
goal for Sliema Wanderers
on 17 October 2009, and went onto score a hat trick in a 5-0 victory over Ħamrun Spartans.
Winner
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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...
) is a professional footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
currently playing with 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 Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
, where he plays as a striker.
Floriana
Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza began his career with Floriana and was promoted to the first team during the 2000–01 season. Jean Pierre made two appearances early in the season, but did achieve a 50% strike rate, after scoring a goal in a 1-1 draw against Naxxar Lions.Following two impressive seasons on loan with Msida St. Joseph, Mifsud Triganza returned to Floriana, and started to establish himself as a first team regular, making 17 appearances and scoring four goals during the 2002–03 season, as Floriana narrowly avoided relegation, finishing 2nd in the relegation group, and thereby 8th in the overall league table.
Jean Pierre began the 2003–04 season, hoping to force his way into a regular starting slot for Floriana. He made 12 appearances and scored three goals, but following some impressive performances he was signed by Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
.
Msida St. Joseph
In spite of getting two games for Floriana early in 2000-01, it was clear Mifsud Triganza would need to be loaned out in order to gain first team experience. Mifsud Triganza spent the rest of the season on loan with Third Division club Msida St. Joseph, helping them to promotion. In just ten games, he managed to score 17 goals.Mifsud Triganza was again loaned to Msida St. Joseph for the 2001-02
Maltese Second Division 2001-02
The Maltese Second Division 2001–02 started on 29 September 2001 and ended on 19 May 2002.The relegated teams were Tarxien Rainbows and Zurrieq.The promoted teams were Msida SJ and Senglea Athletics...
season. The season finished on a high for Jean Pierre as Msida St. Joseph won the Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division
The Maltese Second Division is the third-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese First Division and above Maltese Third Division...
title by eight clear points, with Mifsud Triganza scoring an impressive 24 goals to help the team's cause.
Birkirkara
Mifsud Triganza moved from Floriana to BirkirkaraBirkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
during the January transfer window of 2004. Jean Pierre went onto make nine appearances and scored four goals for Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
during 2003–04 season, as his new side finished in 2nd place 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...
.
The 2004–05 season, was Mifsud Triganza’s first full season with Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
, Mifsud Triganza continued to show promise in front of goal, notching 12 goals in 21 appearances, as Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
recorded their second consecutive 2nd place finish 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...
and won the U*Bet FA Trophy
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...
.
The 2005–06 season, was the finest for Jean Pierre during his time with Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
, Mifsud Triganza made 20 appearances and scored eight goals, as Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
won 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, for the first time in six seasons.
Mifsud Triganza went into the 2006–07 season, hoping to emulate the success of the previous, however Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
managed a third place finish 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...
, with Jean Pierre again making 20 appearances, but scoring 11 goals.
For the 2007–08 season, Mifsud Triganza was again in the goals, scoring another 11 goal and making 25 appearances, as Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
again finishing in third place 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...
. Despite the league finish, Jean Pierre was again a winner of the U*Bet FA Trophy
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...
.
Jean Pierre hoped to achieve a higher league position for the 2008–09 season, however Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
again managed to finish in 3rd position for the third consecutive season, with Jean Pierre making 25 appearances and scoring eight goals.
On 19/11/2008 he got his debut for Malta
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...
in the 0-1 defeat against Iceland.
Sliema Wanderers
In June 2009, Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza left BirkirkaraBirkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
and joined fellow 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...
team Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
.
Jean Pierre made his 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...
debut for Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
on 30 August 2009 in a 1-0 defeat to Qormi.
Mifsud Triganza scored his first 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...
goal for Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
on 17 October 2009, and went onto score a hat trick in a 5-0 victory over Ħamrun Spartans.
Birkirkara
Winner
- 2005–06 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...
- 2005, 2008 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...
Career statistics
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Maltese Premier League 2000-01
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
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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...
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|2001-02
Maltese Second Division 2001-02
The Maltese Second Division 2001–02 started on 29 September 2001 and ended on 19 May 2002.The relegated teams were Tarxien Rainbows and Zurrieq.The promoted teams were Msida SJ and Senglea Athletics...
||rowspan="1"|Msida Saint-Joseph (loan)||rowspan="1"|Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division
The Maltese Second Division is the third-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese First Division and above Maltese Third Division...
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|2002-03
Maltese Premier League 2002-03
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
||rowspan="2"|Floriana||rowspan="9"|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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|2003-04
Maltese Premier League 2003-04
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
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|2003-04
Maltese Premier League 2003-04
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
||rowspan="6"|Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
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|2004-05
Maltese Premier League 2004-05
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|2005-06
Maltese Premier League 2005-06
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|2006-07
Maltese Premier League 2006-07
The Maltese Premier League 2006-07 was the 92nd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Marsaxlokk won the title while St. George's and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese First Division.-Changes from 2005-06:...
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|2007-08
Maltese Premier League 2007-08
The Maltese Premier League 2007–08 was the 93rd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Valletta won the title while Mqabba and Pieta Hotspurs were relegated to the first-division.-Changes from 2006-07:...
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|2008-09
Maltese Premier League 2008-09
The Maltese Premier League 2008–09 was the 94th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football in Malta. It began on 23 August 2008 with a scoreless draw between and and ended on 24 May 2009. The first goal in the season was scored by Ivan, who plays for Qormi...
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|2009-10||rowspan="1"|Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers F.C.
Sliema Wanderers Football Club are a Maltese football team from the town of Sliema, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:The club was founded in 1909...
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