Henry Bonello (born 13 October 1988) is a Maltese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ħamrun Spartans and the Malta national team.
.jpg) Bonello with Malta in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 October 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Pietà, Malta[1] | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ħamrun Spartans | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2014 | Sliema Wanderers | 100 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | → Vittoriosa Stars (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Hibernians | 30 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | Valletta | 32 | (0) |
| 2017 | Birkirkara | 17 | (0) |
| 2017–2021 | Valletta | 84 | (0) |
| 2021– | Ħamrun Spartans | 60 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012– | Malta | 54 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 April 2024 | |||
Club career
Born in Pietà, Bonello has played club football for Sliema Wanderers, Vittoriosa Stars, Hibernians and Valletta.[1][2] In a match for Sliema Wanderers on 29 January 2012, Bonello was described as a "hero" for his performance.[3] He signed for Birkirkara in January 2017, with Rowen Muscat making the move in the opposite direction.[4] He returned to Valletta in June 2017.[5] He signed for Ħamrun Spartans in July 2021.[6]
International career
He made his senior international debut for Malta on 29 February 2012, in the 2–1 win over Liechtenstein.[7] On 23 March 2019, he saved a penalty in the 2–1 win over Faroe Islands in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier, as Malta won their first competitive home match in 13 years.[8]
Personal life
His father John was an international player as well and was the national team's goalkeeper in the infamous December 1983 European Championship qualification defeat by Spain, which Malta lost 1–12.[9]
References
External links
- Henry Bonello – UEFA competition record (archive)
