Australian soccer player
This article is about the Australian soccer player. For the Maltese architect, see
Joseph M. Spiteri.
Joseph Spiteri (born 6 May 1973) is an Australian former soccer player who played at both professional and international levels as a striker.
Personal life
Spiteri is of Maltese descent and lives in a Maltese neighbourhood of a Victorian suburb.[6]
Career
Spiteri played at club level in Australia, Austria, Belgium and Sweden for Albion Rovers, Parramatta Eagles, Melbourne Knights, Sturm Graz, Lierse, IFK Norrköping, Sydney Olympic, Marconi Stallions and Kingston City.[7][8] While at Lierse he helped them win the 1998–99 Belgian Cup, scoring in the final against Standard Liège.[9] During his time in Belgium, he was known as "Joe The Kangaroo".[10]
He also earned eight caps for Australia,[7] and participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[11]
International goals
- Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first.[7]
Honours
Lierse SK
References