David Cluett
David Cluett (2 August 1965 – 17 July 2005) was a Maltese professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 August 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Malta | ||
| Date of death | 17 July 2005 (aged 39) | ||
| Place of death | England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1987–1988 | Melita | (0) | |
| 1988–1999 | Floriana | 169 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | Gozo | (0) | |
| 2000–2001 | Birkirkara | (0) | |
| 2001–2002 | Floriana | 8 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1987–1996 | Malta | 69 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Cluett is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Maltese football. His best years were those at Floriana F.C. with whom he won a number of honours.
Club career
Melita
Cluett started his career with St Julians side Melita F.C., in 1979. Cluett spent one season there.
Floriana
In 1986, Cluett moved to Floriana F.C. During his time with the Greens' Cluett fast became a fan favorite, his dominating figure between the posts helped lead the club to a new era of honours. During his 13-year spell with Floriana he went on to win all domestic honours. His best phase with the club was most definitely between 1992 and 1994 winning the triple crown in the first season. The following season Cluett went on to set a national record, 736 minutes without conceding a goal, Floriana went on to win three domestic honours that season.
Last footballing years
After Floriana, Cluett had two short spells with Birkirkara F.C. and Gozo F.C. before returning to play for Floriana. Following his retirement from football Cluett worked with Msida Saint-Joseph F.C. as a goalkeeping coach.
International career
On 29 March 1987, Cluett made his international debut in a 2–2 draw against Portugal. In total he won 69 caps for Malta, the last on being on 27 March 1996 in 1–0 away defeat to Macedonia.
Death
On 17 July 2005, Cluett died after a long battle against a serious illness.
Honours
Floriana
- Premier League: 1992–93
- F.A. Trophy: 1992–93, 1993–94
- Super Cup: 1992–93
- Super 5 Cup: 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1997–98
- Lowenbrau Cup: 1993–94
Individual
- National Record: 736 Minutes without conceding a goal.