Edward "Eddie" Theobald (28 September 1940 – 26 March 2010) was a Maltese footballer who played as a midfielder and made 18 appearances for the Malta national team.Hibs star Theobald passes away
Career Theobald made his debut for Malta on 18 June 1961 in a friendly match against Italy C, which finished as a 0–3 loss. He went on to make 18 appearances, scoring 2 goals, before making his last appearance on 30 April 1972 in a 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Austria, which finished as a 0–4 loss.
Personal life His father Turu also played for Hibernians, and his brother Louis earned 4 caps for Malta.
Career statistics
International MaltaYearAppsGoals196120196231196410196620196910197031197150197210Total182
International goals
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1 28 June 1962 Københavns Idrætspark, Copenhagen, Denmark 1–4 1–6 1964 European Nations' Cup qualifying 2 20 December 1970 Empire Stadium, Gżira, Malta 1–1 1–2 UEFA Euro 1972 qualifying
Honours Maltese Premier League: 3 1961, 1967, 1969
FA Trophy: 3 1962, 1970, 1971
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