Leli Zammit (footballer)

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Leli Zammit was another former Floriana FC player who passed away in 2003.

Born in Floriana on 20 December 1926, Zammit debuted in the football scene for the first time in 1943 Brittania F.C. the now defunct team from his hometown. In 1947 he was signed over to Floriana FC as a second division player.

His able tackling and excellent kicking skills soon attracted the attention of his directors and he was made a regular of the first string. In that same season he was picked to play for the M.F.A. several times, and took part in the 1949 International Youth Tournament held in Palermo, Sicily.

He died on 26 June 2003 at the age of 76