Ryan Fenech
Encyclopedia
Ryan Fenech is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League
side Valletta
, where he plays as a midfielder
.
Ryan started to establish himself in the first team, but unfortunately Ħamrun Spartans finished the season in 10th, bottom position in the Maltese Premier League
for the 2003–04 season. During the season Ryan made ten appearances, but failed to score a goal.
Fenech and Ħamrun Spartans heartache was short lived as the club gained an immediate return to the Maltese Premier League
, as the club finished as champions in the Maltese First Division
for the 2004-05
season.
The 2005–06 season saw Ryan and Ħamrun Spartans return to the Maltese Premier League
, and the hope that they could retain their Premier League
status, however it was to be another disappointing season for Ryan Fenech, as Ħamrun Spartans finished in 10th position and were again relegated to the Maltese First Division
, during the season Fenech made 20 appearances and scored two goals.
Ryan and Ħamrun Spartans started and finished the 2006-07
season with a replica of what they did during the 2004-05
season, with another championship win, and an immediate return to the Maltese Premier League
.
Fenech was hopeful that he could this time keep Ħamrun Spartans in the Maltese Premier League
during the 2007–08 season, following a hard season, Ħamrun Spartans defied the odds and finished in sixth position. Ryan's performances were so impressive that he was called up to the Malta national football team
, during the season Ryan made 24 appearances and scored two goals.
For the 2008–09 season, Fenech and Ħamrun Spartans hoped to improve on their previous season, but the club did anything but, and following an extremely poor season Ħamrun Spartans were yet again relegated to the Maltese Premier League
. with another 10th place finish, during the season, Ryan made 22 appearances and scored one goal.
With the player in high demand, linked with Marsaxlokk
, Valletta
and Sliema Wanderers
, and forcing his way into the Maltese national team
, Fenech was seeking a short term move away from Ħamrun Spartans, with the player thinking if he stayed with Ħamrun Spartans and played in the Maltese First Division
it may harm his international chances.
.
Fenech made his Premier League
debut for Sliema Wanderers
on 30 August 2009 in a 1-0 defeat to Qormi.
Ryan scored his first Premier League
goal for Sliema Wanderers
on 7 February 2010, as he scored after 11 minutes to help Sliema Wanderers
to a 3-0 victory over Floriana.
for the 2010-2011 season of the Maltese Premier League. At his first season with Valletta, Fenech won the Maltese Premier League, going unbeaten all season. Fenech played a vital part in Valletta's UEFA Champions League qualifiers, where Valletta reached the second round after beating Tre Fiori
5-1 on aggregate. They then faced FK Ekranas
, where they lost 2-4 on aggregate.
Winner
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|2002-03
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|2003-04
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|2004-05
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|2005-06
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|2006-07
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|2007-08
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|2008-09
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|2009-10||rowspan="1"|Sliema Wanderers
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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 midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Ħamrun Spartans
Ryan Fenech joined Ħamrun Spartans as a trainee, and made his debut for the club during the 2002–03 season, although Ħamrun Spartans found themselves in the relegation group, Fenech helped his side to a seventh place finish, during the season Ryan made six appearances and scored one goal.Ryan started to establish himself in the first team, but unfortunately Ħamrun Spartans finished the season in 10th, bottom 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...
for the 2003–04 season. During the season Ryan made ten appearances, but failed to score a goal.
Fenech and Ħamrun Spartans heartache was short lived as the club gained an immediate return to 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...
, as the club finished as champions 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...
for the 2004-05
Maltese First Division 2004-05
The Maltese First Division 2004–05 started on 5 September 2004 and finished on 15 May 2005.Balzan and Hamrun were relegated from the Premier League.St.Georges and Gozo were promoted from Maltese Second Division with the latter having won a promotion playoff against Gzira to clinch promotion.Hamrun...
season.
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 the hope that they could retain their 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...
status, however it was to be another disappointing season for Ryan Fenech, as Ħamrun Spartans finished in 10th position and were again relegated to 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...
, during the season Fenech made 20 appearances and scored two goals.
Ryan and Ħamrun Spartans started and finished the 2006-07
Maltese First Division 2006-07
The Maltese First Division 2006–07 started on September 3 and finished on May 13. Mosta F.C. and Hamrun Spartans were the teams which were relegated from the Maltese Premier League 2005-06. Qormi and Vittoriosa Stars were the promoted teams from Maltese Second Division 2005-06...
season with a replica of what they did during the 2004-05
Maltese First Division 2004-05
The Maltese First Division 2004–05 started on 5 September 2004 and finished on 15 May 2005.Balzan and Hamrun were relegated from the Premier League.St.Georges and Gozo were promoted from Maltese Second Division with the latter having won a promotion playoff against Gzira to clinch promotion.Hamrun...
season, with another championship win, and an immediate return to 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...
.
Fenech was hopeful that he could this time keep Ħamrun Spartans 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...
during the 2007–08 season, following a hard season, Ħamrun Spartans defied the odds and finished in sixth position. Ryan's performances were so impressive that he was called up to the Malta 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 Ryan made 24 appearances and scored two goals.
For the 2008–09 season, Fenech and Ħamrun Spartans hoped to improve on their previous season, but the club did anything but, and following an extremely poor season Ħamrun Spartans were yet again relegated to 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 another 10th place finish, during the season, Ryan made 22 appearances and scored one goal.
With the player in high demand, linked with Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
, 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...
and 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 forcing his way into 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...
, Fenech was seeking a short term move away from Ħamrun Spartans, with the player thinking if he stayed with Ħamrun Spartans and played 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...
it may harm his international chances.
Sliema Wanderers
During the summer of 2009, Ryan Fenech completed a season long loan deal to move from Ħamrun Spartans to Sliema WanderersSliema 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...
.
Fenech 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.
Ryan 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 7 February 2010, as he scored after 11 minutes to help 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...
to a 3-0 victory over Floriana.
Valletta
Fenech joined 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...
for the 2010-2011 season of the Maltese Premier League. At his first season with Valletta, Fenech won the Maltese Premier League, going unbeaten all season. Fenech played a vital part in Valletta's UEFA Champions League qualifiers, where Valletta reached the second round after beating Tre Fiori
Società Polisportiva Tre Fiori
Società Polisportiva Tre Fiori, also known simply as S.P. Tre Fiori, is a semi-professional football club based in Fiorentino, San Marino. The club, formed in 1949, has been awarded 7 national championship titles and 6 national cup titles, making them one of the most successful clubs in the history...
5-1 on aggregate. They then faced FK Ekranas
FK Ekranas
Futbolo Klubas Ekranas is a Lithuanian football club, playing in the town of Panevėžys.The club was founded in 1964.It has won Lithuanian championships in 1985 , 1993, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010, the Lithuanian Cup in 1985 , 1998, 2000, 2010 and 2011 and the Lithuanian Super Cup in 1998, 2006, 2010...
, where they lost 2-4 on aggregate.
Ħamrun Spartans
Winner
- 2004–05, 2006–07 Maltese First DivisionMaltese First DivisionThe 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...
Personal life
- Ryan is the older brother of Ħamrun Spartans midfielder Roderick Fenech.
- Fenech says that his favourite overseas team is JuventusJuventus F.C.Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
, and that his favourite footballer is Alessandro Del PieroAlessandro Del PieroAlessandro Del Piero Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer who plays for Serie A club Juventus, of which he is also club captain....
.
Career statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 1 August 2009.|-
|2002-03
Maltese Premier League 2002-03
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
||rowspan="7"|Ħamrun Spartans||rowspan="2"|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...
||6||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||6||1
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|2003-04
Maltese Premier League 2003-04
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
||10||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||10||0
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|2004-05
Maltese First Division 2004-05
The Maltese First Division 2004–05 started on 5 September 2004 and finished on 15 May 2005.Balzan and Hamrun were relegated from the Premier League.St.Georges and Gozo were promoted from Maltese Second Division with the latter having won a promotion playoff against Gzira to clinch promotion.Hamrun...
||rowspan="1"|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...
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|2005-06
Maltese Premier League 2005-06
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
||rowspan="1"|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...
||20||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||20||2
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|2006-07
Maltese First Division 2006-07
The Maltese First Division 2006–07 started on September 3 and finished on May 13. Mosta F.C. and Hamrun Spartans were the teams which were relegated from the Maltese Premier League 2005-06. Qormi and Vittoriosa Stars were the promoted teams from Maltese Second Division 2005-06...
||rowspan="1"|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...
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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:...
||rowspan="3"|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...
||24||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||24||2
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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...
(loan)||24||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||24||2
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