About John Holland
Born 1953. John Holland is a Maltese association football player.
John Holland (born 5 July 1953) is a Maltese former footballer who played as a defender and made 61 appearances for the Malta national team.
Career Holland made his international debut for Malta on 24 August 1974 in a friendly match against Libya, which finished as a 0–1 loss. He went on to make 61 appearances, making his last appearance on 24 May 1987 in a UEFA Euro 1988 qualifying match against Sweden, which finished as a 0–1 loss. He served as the team captain on a total of 42 occasions from 1977 to 1987.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Holland?
footballer, born 1953
When was John Holland born?
John Holland was born on 5 July 1953 in Sliema.
What is John Holland's occupation?
John Holland is an association football player.
What nationality is John Holland?
John Holland is Maltese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Holland (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Holland. https://biography.guide/john-holland-association-football-player-1953/
MLA: "John Holland." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-holland-association-football-player-1953/.
Chicago: "John Holland." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-holland-association-football-player-1953/.
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