Saviour Darmanin (born 7 February 1977 in Pietà, Malta) is a Maltese former professional footballer, who was most recently working with Maltese First Division side Vittoriosa Stars, where he was the club's assistant manager. During his career, he played as a goalkeeper. Saviour is remembered for being part of the Valletta squad that beat Juventus in 2008, where he saved a shot to win Valletta the game in the penalty shoot-out. He now runs his own goalkeeping school in Malta.

Honours

Valletta

Winner

1994–95 Maltese First Division

2002–03 Carlsberg Tournament

2003–04 Rothmans International Tournament

2004–05 Maltese FA Trophy

2005–06 Gozo Freedom Cup

2008–09 Maltese Premier League

2008–09 Bet Fair Cup vs Juventus

External links

Saviour Darmanin Official Website

Saviour Darmanin's Goalkeeping School Website

Saviour Darmanin at MaltaFootball.com

1977 births

Living people

Maltese men's footballers

Malta men's international footballers

Pietà Hotspurs F.C. players

Birkirkara F.C. players

Għajnsielem F.C. players

Valletta F.C. players

Marsaxlokk F.C. players

Men's association football goalkeepers

Maltese expatriate men's footballers

People from Pietà, Malta

Saviour Darmanin