Ferdinando Apap


Ferdinando Apap is a Maltese footballer who plays for Victoria Hotspurs as a defender.

Club career

Apap has played club football for Għajnsielem, Sheffield, Mosta, Xewkija Tigers and Victoria Hotspurs.
He was the Gozo Football Association Player of the Year for the 2013–14 and 2018–19 seasons.
On 1 June 2019, he joined Hibernians on a three-year deal. He returned to Victoria Hotspurs in June 2024.

International career

He made his international debut for Malta [national football team|Malta] in August 2018. He retired from the national team in June 2024 following his decision to rejoin Victoria Hotspurs.
He has also played unofficial matches for the Gozo representative team, making his debut in 2010.

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.27 September 2022Ta' Qali National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta2–12–1Friendly

Personal life

His sister was married to Daniel Bogdanović, also a footballer.