Saviour Darmanin (born 7 February 1977 in

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) is a Maltese former professional

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, who was most recently working with

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side Vittoriosa Stars, where he was the club's assistant manager. During his career, he played as a

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. Saviour is remembered for being part of the

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squad that beat

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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

* 2002–03 Carlsberg Tournament * 2003–04 Rothmans International Tournament * 2004–05

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* 2005–06 Gozo Freedom Cup * 2008–09

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* 2008–09 Bet Fair Cup vs Juventus

External links

Saviour Darmanin Official Website

Saviour Darmanin's Goalkeeping School Website

* * 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 {{Malta-footy-bio-stub