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Football club
Floriana
Full nameFloriana Football Club
NicknamesTal-Irish,Il-Greens[1]
Founded1894; 131 years ago (1894)
GroundVarious
ManagerDaniel Portela
LeagueMaltese Premier League
2024–25Maltese Premier League, 3rd of 14
Current season

Floriana Football Club is a Maltese professionalfootball club in the town ofFloriana that currently plays in theMaltese Premier League.[2] Considered one of the most supported and successful clubs in Maltese football, Floriana has won 26 national leagues and 21 FA trophies. It is also the only team from Malta to have qualified from the qualifying rounds to the first round proper of the UEFA Champions League, in the 1993–94 season.[citation needed]

History

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Floriana Football Club was founded in 1894 with the inauguration of the football ground officiated byQueen Alexandra.[3] The site was a cricket ground from 1890 until its conversion project.[3] Together withSt. George's FC, is one of the two oldest clubs in Malta.[4] During that period, football in Malta was introduced by the British Servicemen who were stationed on the island, which was then a colony of theBritish Empire.[4]

The club is affiliated to theMalta Football Association which in turn is a member of bothUEFA andFIFA.[5] The team's colours were green and red but after a friendly match against theRoyal Dublin Fusiliers which plays in green and white, Floriana FC changed its colours to green and white. The team's nicknames are: Tal-Irish and Greens.

Floriana Football Club has won the major Maltese League championship 26 times and the FA Trophy 20 times.

Formation

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Football was introduced in Malta at the end of the 19th century by the British troops stationed on the island.[3] At that time Malta formed part of the British Empire and, the Island was the base of British forces in the heart of the Mediterranean.[4] The forces' barracks, which were strategically located around theisland of Malta, enjoyed large areas that were used as parade grounds, training areas and for sporting activities.[3]

The sports practised by the soldiers were mainly cricket, hockey and football.[3] The British forces in Malta were mainly stationed in Floriana, Cospicua, Mtarfa, Marsa and Sliema.[3] The locals who were influenced by the soldiers stationed in the area were introduced to these sporting activities.[4] The most popular sport amongst the residents of Floriana was football,[4] however some also practised cricket and hockey.[3] Floriana still has its hockey club, carrying the name Floriana Young Stars Hockey Club.

Club colours and mascot

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Between 1894 and 1905 the club's colours were green/red quartered shirts, black shorts with green and red socks.[4] The official colours of the club as we know them today, green and white vertical striped shirts, white shorts and green/white horizontal striped socks, were introduced in 1905.[4] At that time the Royal Dublin Fusiliers were stationed in Floriana.[4] During that year, three friendly matches were held between this regiment and FFC.[4] At the end of the final match both teams exchanged their shirts and later the FFC changed their official colours to their green and white shirts.[4] The regiment left the Island for India in that same year.[4] The ties between Floriana and the Royal Dublin Fusiliers were so strong that the people hailing from Floriana were nicknamed after the Irish, "Tal-Irish".[4]

The club's mascot is the lion, which features prominently on the club's badge since 1936 together with the Latin motto "Ex Ludis Virtus", meaning "virtue out of the game".[6] In this regard the club's badge represents the fierceness of the lion together with the virtues of sportsmanship. The lion was chosen as the club's mascot for two general reasons attributed to history ofFloriana.

First attribution is to thecoat-of-arms of the Grandmaster ofOrder of St. John,Manoel de Vilhena, which has the lion on it.[6] Vilhena was the mastermind behind the construction of a fortification suburg of Floriana (originally known as Borgo Vilhena) to defend the capital city of Valletta from land attacks.[4] He even ordered the construction of a lion statue fountain, with his Grandmaster coat of arms being held by the lions hand, in the centre of Floriana's main square, St. Anne Square, which is still there today.[6]

Second attribution to the lion is the statue of St. Publius who is the patron saint of Floriana. The St. Publius' statue has a lion with it which shows how Publius was killed for his Christian preachings.

The first game won by the team was confirmed on the feast of the patron's village St. Publius, on 13 April 1910, which is to some considered a divine confirmation.[6]

2020 Win and COVID-19 national outrage

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On 25 May 2020 Floriana FC were crowned champions of the BOV Premier League for the 26th title in their history and their first in 27 years, following a shortened season by a legal notice from the health authority in Malta to stop all contact sports on the Island because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020 a vote was taken in the MFA Counsel and declared all those on top of the table in all participating divisions will be declared champions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season was ultimately stopped earlier and Floriana was crowned champions of the league.

Celebrations were then hosted in the Fosos in Floriana, where a mass gathering of supporters broke social distancing rules and broke several Maltese laws by not staying in groups of six of less. The event sparked national outrage within the public in Malta and was featured on nearly all Maltese national newspapers.[7]

Domestic successes

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Since the foundation of the Malta Football Association, in 1909,[8] (fiv)and local competitions the club won a total of 108 honours, which includes 26 league titles and 25 Cup knock out competitions. The club has also achieved a number of impressive feats, such as four consecutive league championships, ten doubles (League plus Cup) and a League title with maximum points.

UEFA competitions

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Over the years FFC participated in the various competitions organised by the European football body, UEFA, such as the:

  • UEFA Champions League
  • UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
  • Fairs Cities' Cup
  • UEFA Europa League
  • Intertoto Cup

In 1962, the club was the first to represent Malta in UEFA competitions in its Cup Winners' Cup against the Hungarian sideUjpest Dozsa. Over the years, FFC had the opportunity to meet some renowned European football clubs, including the likes of:

On two occasions FFC made it to the next round, 1993–94 Champions Cup and Intertoto Cup 1999–00.

Youth sector

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In 1987 the club founded its youth sector, Floriana FC Nursery (FFCN), which is affiliated to the Malta Youth Football Association.[9] The club's youth sector may also be considered one of the most successful organisations of its type on the Island; not only has it produced a number of some of the finest footballers, but it has also won a number of league titles organised by the Association. The following are some of the major honours won by FFCN:

06 / 07 UNDER 14 Knock out competition

  • U/14 League Champions – twice
  • U/16 League Champions – six times, four of which in a row, 1993 to 1997
  • U/18 League Champions – six times, four of which in a row, 1996 to 2000

Today all the major six Premiership clubs in Malta have at least two players forming part of their squad, which have been raised by the Floriana Youth Nursery.

Rivalries

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During their history Floriana has had three main rivals, these beingSt. George's FC,Sliema Wanderers and neighborsValletta.[4] The rivalry against St. George's started from the beginnings of football in Malta circa 1890, before the rivalry with Sliema Wanderers FC developed (now referred to as the old firm rivalry).This rivalry peaked from 1922 onwards and lasted until the late 1970s, during which time both sides dominated theMaltese football scene.[4]Football hooliganism and direct conflicts between supporters were something usual.[4]

For some time the rivalry has declined. In 2016/17 Floriana won their 20th FA Trophy against Sliema. This re-ignited the rivalry between both clubs, as Floriana won 9 finals in this cup competition against the Blues. However, since that final, the rivalry sparked again after a few years forward floriana won the FA trophy for the 21st time vs Valletta thus shared the record with the blues, the only 2 teams winning it for twenty-one times. Moving forward, after seven years in the 2023/24 season the two giants of the maltese football met again for the FA Trophy final where Sliema secured a record of winning the title for the 22nd time; making Sliema the most successful football club in Malta with 118 major domestic trophies[10]

Therivalry against Valletta is still alive, and is now considered the biggest fixture in the Maltese Premier League and one of the most classicderbies in Maltese football.[10] The rivalry stems from the close proximity of the two localities they represent, as well as the history and huge domestic success of both clubs. The matches between the two sides always attract big crowds to the stadium and the fans treat these clashes as cup finals.[10]

Players

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Current squad

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As of 8 September, 2025[11]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1GK CANYann Fillion
2DF ARGLucas López
3DF SSDGideon Akok Arok
4DF ALBAljon Damini
5MF MLTGerrard Rodgers
7MF MLTAntiago De Flavia
8MF MLTJake Grech
10MF ARGFederico Varela
11MF MLTZachary Scerri
12MF MLTDunstan Vella
15DF CIVKouya Mabea
17DF MLTOwen Spiteri
No.Pos.NationPlayer
19FW GAMMustapha Jah
21DF MLTCarlo Zammit Lonardelli
22FW PORChico Teixeira
23GK BRAGuilherme Cioletti
24MF TANCharles M'Mombwa
25DF ARGGonzalo Gamarra
27FW SRBTodor Glišović
34DF BRAIago Mendonça
37GK MLTReece Cutajar
70FW MLTMatthia Veselji
77DF MLTAleandro Garzia
94FW PORRui Areias

Out on loan

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
No.Pos.NationPlayer

Non-playing staff

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Administration

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Position[12]Name
PresidentJohann Said
Vice President, Head of Legal & International RelationsDr Shazoo Ghaznavi
Vice PresidentRaymond Vella
Secretary & 1st MFA DelegateDr Jacques Grima
TreasurerEdward Spiteri
Assistant SecretaryAnton Vella
Sports DirectorMarlon Galea
Seniors Team ManagerManolito Micallef
Under 19 Team ManagerJordie Delia
Head of Marketing & Commercial RelationsJustin Muscat
Head of Supporters ClubMark Edward Galea
Club AdministratorJulian Attard

Historical list of coaches

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This list isincomplete; you can help byadding missing items.(September 2025)

Honours

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European record

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Matches

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SeasonCompetitionRoundClubHomeAwayAggregate
1961–62European Cup Winners' CupPreliminary roundHungaryÚjpest2–52–104–15
1962–63European CupPreliminary roundEnglandIpswich Town1–40–101–14
1965–66European Cup Winners' CupFirst roundWest GermanyBorussia Dortmund1–50–81–13
1966–67European Cup Winners' CupFirst roundNetherlandsSparta Rotterdam1–10–61–7
1967–68European Cup Winners' CupFirst roundNetherlandsNAC Breda1–20–11–3
1968–69European CupFirst roundFinlandLahti1–10–21–3
1969–70Inter-Cities Fairs CupFirst roundRomaniaDinamo Bacău0–10–60–7
1970–71European CupFirst roundPortugalSporting CP0–40–50–9
1972–73European Cup Winners' CupFirst roundHungaryFerencvárosi1–00–61–6
1973–74European CupFirst roundBelgiumClub Brugge0–20–80–10
1975–76European CupFirst roundSocialist Federal Republic of YugoslaviaHajduk Split0–50–30–8
1976–77European Cup Winners' CupFirst roundPolandŚląsk Wrocław1–40–21–6
1977–78European CupFirst roundGreecePanathinaikos1–10–41–5
1978–79European Cup Winners' CupFirst roundItalyInternazionale1–30–51–8
1981–82European Cup Winners' CupFirst roundBelgiumStandard Liège1–30–91–12
1988–89European Cup Winners' CupFirst roundScotlandDundee United0–00–10–1
1991–92UEFA CupFirst roundSwitzerlandNeuchâtel Xamax0–00–20–2
1992–93UEFA CupFirst roundGermanyBorussia Dortmund0–12–72–8
1993–94UEFA Champions LeaguePreliminary roundLithuaniaEkranas1–01–02–0
First roundPortugalPorto0–00–20–2
1994–95UEFA Cup Winners' CupQualifying roundRepublic of IrelandSligo Rovers2–20–12–3
1995UEFA Intertoto CupGroup 11AustriaTirol Innsbruck0–4—5th
IsraelHapoel Petah Tikva—1–1
FranceStrasbourg0–4—
TurkeyGençlerbirliği—0–3
1996–97UEFA CupPreliminary roundIsraelBeitar Jerusalem1–51–32–8
1997UEFA Intertoto CupGroup 12AustriaSV Ried1–2—5th
Georgia (country)Tbilisi—0–5
RussiaTorpedo Moscow0–1—
GreeceIraklis—0–1
1999UEFA Intertoto CupFirst roundWalesAberystwyth Town2–12–24–3
Second roundFinlandJokerit1–11–22–3
2000UEFA Intertoto CupFirst roundNorwayStabæk1–10–21–3
2011–12Europa LeagueSecond qualifying roundCyprusAEK Larnaca0–80–10–9
2012–13Europa LeagueFirst qualifying roundSwedenElfsborg0–40–80–12
2017–18UEFA Europa LeagueFirst qualifying roundSerbiaRed Star Belgrade3–30–33–6
2020–21UEFA Champions LeagueFirst qualifying roundRomaniaCFR Cluj0–2[20]——
UEFA Europa LeagueSecond qualifying roundNorthern IrelandLinfield—1–0—
Third qualifying roundEstoniaFlora0–0 (2–4p)——
2022–23UEFA Europa Conference LeagueFirst qualifying roundMoldovaPetrocub Hîncești0–00–10–1
2024–25UEFA Conference LeagueFirst qualifying roundSan MarinoTre Penne3–11−14−2
Second qualifying roundPortugalVitória de Guimarães0−10−40−5
2025–26UEFA Conference LeagueFirst qualifying roundWalesHaverfordwest County2–13–25–3
Second qualifying roundKosovoBallkani2–41–13–5

League and cup history

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SeasonLeagueTop ScorerCupYouths
Div.Pos.Pl.WDLGSGAPNameGoalsSect.Pos.Cup
2000–20011st5th2813411544827Democratic Republic of the CongoRufin Oba12SFA3rdRU
2001–20025th2810612393825Brazil Eduardo 'Bizu' Do Nascimento9R21stSF
2002–20038th248610323420Georgia (country) Grigol Gvazava
Malta Nicolò Baldacchino		6SF1stR1
2003–20046th288713415118Brazil Eduardo 'Bizu' Do Nascimento
Malta Nicolò Baldacchino		8QF2ndW
2004–20056th287714283916Malta Nicolò Baldacchino6QF4thSF
2005–20067th24699363718MaltaAdrian Mifsud15RU6thQF
2006–20077th24978413022MaltaAdrian Mifsud9R15thQF
2007–20085th2810612404222Malta Ryan Darmanin10SF6thQF
2008–20096th287615254416Malta Ryan Darmanin10QF8thRP
2009–20107th241068354125Malta Ryan Darmanin17R24thRU
2010–20112nd281459463234NigeriaDaniel Nwoke13W4thSF
2011–20124th3216610473533MaltaChristian Caruana
Sweden Andre Grabowski		7QF5thSF
2012–20137th3214108483838BrazilIgor Coronado13R47thR2
2013–20147th3214513504830BrazilIgor Coronado14R49thR2
2014–20155th3313119585136Italy Matteo Piciollo14R4B7thR3
2015–20165th3318411604239ItalyMario Fontanella20QF4thSF
2016–20175th331599513754ItalyMario Fontanella14W7thR2
2017–20185th2612104481846ItalyMario Fontanella17R39thQF
2018–20198th269512282532BrazilArthur Oyama5R3C4thR3
2019–2020W201253381537BrazilTiago Adan8R3C4thR3
2020–202112th237610263427AlbaniaKristian Keqi5QFC4thQF
2021–20222nd16862241330RomaniaAndrei Ciolacu4R3?4th

References

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