Tony Cauchi

Tony Cauchi (2 May 1935 – 12 April 2020) was a Maltese football player and manager. A forward, he spent most of his career with Floriana, winning several national honours. He played nine games for the Malta national team between 1957 and 1961, scoring their first goal in their debut game. He later managed several clubs.

Club career Born in Floriana, Cauchi spent 15 years with his hometown club. He was converted from goalkeeper to centre forward in 1950, and was chosen for the Malta Football Association's amateur team in 1952–53 while still a youth. He was the league's top scorer twice, and occasionally filled in as an emergency goalkeeper. He ended his international career with nine caps and two goals, with his final game being a 1–1 draw with Norway on 5 November 1961.

Personal life Cauchi's son Denis Cauchi was also an international footballer. Tony Cauchi died on 12 April 2020, aged 84.