Eddie Theobald
Maltese association football player
About Eddie Theobald
Lived 1940 – 2010 (aged 69). Eddie Theobald was a Maltese association football player and association football coach.
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.
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
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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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Theobald?
Maltese association football player (1940-2010)
When was Eddie Theobald born?
Eddie Theobald was born on 28 September 1940 in Paola.
When did Eddie Theobald die?
Eddie Theobald died on 26 March 2010.
What was Eddie Theobald's occupation?
Eddie Theobald was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Eddie Theobald?
Eddie Theobald was Maltese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Theobald. https://biography.guide/eddie-theobald/
MLA: "Eddie Theobald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-theobald/.
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