Jonathan Caruana
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Jonathan Caruana is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League
side Valletta
, where he plays as a defender
.
, and made his debut during the 2003–04 season. Making the transition from youth team to first team, he was only used as a bit part player, and went on to make just one appearance during the season, with Hibernians going on to finish in third position in the Maltese Premier League
.
The 2004–05 season, saw Caruana gain a few more first team opportunities. He helped Hibernians to another third place finish in the[Maltese Premier League, with Caruana going on to make four appearances, without scoring and goals.
Caruana still struggled to make his mark in the Hibernians first team, and went into the 2005–06 season hoping to establish himself. Caruana still failed to mark a first team place his own and up to the January transfer window of 2006, he only made one appearance. He was sent out of loan for the reminder of the season to fellow Maltese Premier League team Mosta
, who were struggling against relegation. He made 17 appearances, without scoring, but unfortunately Mosta failed to avoid relegation after finishing in ninth position in the Maltese Premier League. Caruana’s parent club, Hibernians went on to secure a fourth place finish.
Caruana returned to Hibernians for the 2006–07 season. The loan move had paid off, as Caruana cemented a first team place, making 19 appearances, but failing to score as Hibernians finished in fifth position in the Maltese Premier League. He did gain his first taste of success as Hibernians secured the Maltese Cup
for the second consecutive season.
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, before finishing the season in seventh position. Caruana went on to make 21 appearances, but failed to score any goals. However, the club won the Maltese Super Cup
. Caruana’s form did however not go unnoticed, as he received his first cap for the Maltese national team
during the season.
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. Caruana made 26 appearances and chipped in with three goals.
Caruana hoped to help Hibernians retain the Maltese Premier League title for the 2009–10
, however the quest took some severe setbacks, as Hibernians sold the Maltese Player of the Year
, Clayton Failla
to Sliema Wanderers
, and striker, Terence Scerri
joined Valletta.
Winner
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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 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...
, where he plays as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Hibernians
Caruana started his career with 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...
, and made his debut during the 2003–04 season. Making the transition from youth team to first team, he was only used as a bit part player, and went on to make just one appearance during the season, with Hibernians going on to finish in third 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...
.
The 2004–05 season, saw Caruana gain a few more first team opportunities. He helped Hibernians to another third place finish in the[Maltese Premier League, with Caruana going on to make four appearances, without scoring and goals.
Caruana still struggled to make his mark in the Hibernians first team, and went into the 2005–06 season hoping to establish himself. Caruana still failed to mark a first team place his own and up to the January transfer window of 2006, he only made one appearance. He was sent out of loan for the reminder of the season to fellow Maltese Premier League team 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:...
, who were struggling against relegation. He made 17 appearances, without scoring, but unfortunately Mosta failed to avoid relegation after finishing in ninth position in the Maltese Premier League. Caruana’s parent club, Hibernians went on to secure a fourth place finish.
Caruana returned to Hibernians for the 2006–07 season. The loan move had paid off, as Caruana cemented a first team place, making 19 appearances, but failing to score as Hibernians finished in fifth position in the Maltese Premier League. He did gain his first taste of success as Hibernians secured 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...
for the second consecutive season.
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, before finishing the season in seventh position. Caruana went on to make 21 appearances, but failed to score any goals. However, the club 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...
. Caruana’s form did however not go unnoticed, as he received his first cap for 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...
during the season.
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. Caruana made 26 appearances and chipped in with three goals.
Caruana hoped to help Hibernians retain the Maltese Premier League title for 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...
, however the quest took some severe setbacks, as Hibernians sold 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...
, Clayton Failla
Clayton Failla
Clayton Failla is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League side Sliema Wanderers, where he plays as a midfielder and occasionally as a defender.-St. Patrick:...
to 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...
, and striker, Terence Scerri
Terence Scerri
Terence Scerri is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League side Valletta, where he plays as a striker.-Hibernians:...
joined Valletta.
Hibernians
Winner
- 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...
- 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...
Career statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 9 August 2009.|-
|2003-04
Maltese Premier League 2003-04
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
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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="8"|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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|2004-05
Maltese Premier League 2004-05
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|2005-06
Maltese Premier League 2005-06
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|2005-06
Maltese Premier League 2005-06
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
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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:...
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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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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...
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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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