Jamie Pace


Jamie Pace MacDonald is a retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in England, he played for the Malta national team at international level.

Club career

Pace joined Marsaxlokk in 2005 from Valletta, during his time in Malta he has also played for Sliema Wanderers and Pietà Hotspurs. He played with various clubs in London before coming to Malta including 1997–98 with Barton Rovers making 51 appearances and scoring 21 goals, Tooting & Mitcham during 1999–2001. Pace had his first trial with Crystal Palace at the age of 17.

International career

Pace had a three-way option of which nation he wished to play his international football for. He could have chosen England, his country of birth, through his Maltese mother Maria-Teresa Pace or Jamaica through his father, who played for Chelsea. Jamie is the first cousin of ex under-21 Malta international and Marsaxlokk left back Andrew Spiteri.
Pace decided to declare his nationality to Malta after he settled in Malta and learnt the language. In 2005, he received a call up to join the Malta national team, and made his debut on 9 February 2005 against Norway.

Career statistics

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
12 September 2006Ta' Qali Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta1–12–5UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying
223 March 2008Ta' Qali Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta4–07–1Friendly
32 September 2010Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan, Israel1–11–3UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying

Honours

Marsaxlokk
Valletta
  • Maltese Premier League: 2010–11