:André Schembri
{{Short description|Association football player (born 1986)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| name = André Schembri
| image = Schembri, André.jpg
| upright = 1.3
| caption = Schembri with Marsaxlokk in 2008
| full_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|5|27|df=y}}
| birth_place = Floriana, Malta
| height = 1.78 m
| position = Forward
| currentclub = Anagennisi Deryneia (manager)
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Floriana
| youthyears2 =
| youthclubs2 = Hibernians
| years1 = 2002–2005
| clubs1 = Hibernians
| caps1 = 44
| goals1 = 10
| years2 = 2005–2009
| clubs2 = Marsaxlokk
| caps2 = 51
| goals2 = 24
| years3 = 2007–2008
| clubs3 = → Eintracht Braunschweig (loan)
| caps3 = 29
| goals3 = 9
| years4 = 2008–2009
| clubs4 = → Carl Zeiss Jena (loan)
| caps4 = 32
| goals4 = 4
| years5 = 2009–2010
| clubs5 = Austria Kärnten
| caps5 = 13
| goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2010–2011
| clubs6 = Ferencváros II
| caps6 = 3
| goals6 = 3
| years7 = 2010–2011
| clubs7 = Ferencváros
| caps7 = 36
| goals7 = 16
| years8 = 2011
| clubs8 = Olympiacos Volou
| caps8 = 0
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2011–2012
| clubs9 = Panionios
| caps9 = 21
| goals9 = 4
| years10 = 2012–2014
| clubs10 = Omonia
| caps10 = 58
| goals10 = 24
| years11 = 2014
| clubs11 = FSV Frankfurt
| caps11 = 9
| goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2014–2016
| clubs12 = Omonia
| caps12 = 45
| goals12 = 19
| years13 = 2016–2017
| clubs13 = Boavista
| caps13 = 30
| goals13 = 3
| years14 = 2017–2019
| clubs14 = Apollon Limassol
| caps14 = 57
| goals14 = 10
| years15 = 2019–2020
| clubs15 = Chennaiyin
| caps15 = 18
| goals15 = 5
| totalcaps = 446
| totalgoals = 131
| nationalyears1 = 2004–2006
| nationalteam1 = Malta U21
| nationalcaps1 = 13
| nationalgoals1 = 4
| nationalyears2 = 2006–2018
| nationalteam2 = Malta
| nationalcaps2 = 94
| nationalgoals2 = 3
| manageryears1 = 2024–
| managerclubs1 = Anagennisi Deryneia
}}
André Schembri (born 27 May 1986) is a Maltese former professional footballer who played as a forward, and is currently head coach of Anagennisi Deryneia.
Schembri started his professional career with local clubs Hibernians and Marsaxlokk, leading the latter to their first league title in the 2006–07 season. Between the summers of 2007 and 2009 he spent season-long loans with German lower-tier clubs Eintracht Braunschweig and Carl Zeiss Jena. After a blighted six months with Austria Kärnten, he joined Hungarian side Ferencváros where he established himself as first choice ending the season as the club's top scorer with 17 goals in all competitions.
In the summer of 2011, Schembri joined Olympiacos Volou. However, after a few games the club was demoted to the fourth-tier of Greek football following a match-fixing scandal. Schembri then joined Panionios. After completing the 2011–12 season, Schembri was signed by Cypriot club Omonia. With them he slowly established himself in the forward line, finishing his second season as the league's second highest goalscorer with 17 goals. After a short stint with German club FSV Frankfurt, he returned to Omonia in December 2014.
With interest from foreign clubs, Portuguese side Boavista signed Schembri. Although initially making the first eleven, the arrival of a new manager midway through the season led to him being dropped to a substitute role. With lack of opportunities, Schembri returned to Cyprus, joining Apollon Limassol in the summer of 2017. He quickly became a prominent figure, scoring four goals in six qualifying matches as he helped the club make it through to the group stages of the UEFA Europa League. In this same competition he also became the first Maltese to score in the proper rounds of a UEFA competition. In August 2017, he won his first trophy outside his home country as Apollon Limassol triumphed in the Cypriot Super Cup, with Schembri also scoring the winning goal.
At the international level, he represented Malta at youth levels, before making his senior debut on 4 June 2006 against Japan. His first goals came in the historic 2–1 win over Hungary, scoring twice as Malta won their first competitive game in 13 years. Regarded as one of the best Maltese football exports,{{cite news |url=http://uploads.maltatoday.com.mt/lifestyle/question_and_answer/88946/andre_schembri_if_you_want_to_succeed_get_out_of_your_comfort_zone |title=Andre Schembri: If you want to succeed, get out of your comfort zone |newspaper=MaltaToday |date=21 August 2018 |access-date=1 December 2018 |first=Maria |last=Pace |archive-date=1 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201135159/http://uploads.maltatoday.com.mt/lifestyle/question_and_answer/88946/andre_schembri_if_you_want_to_succeed_get_out_of_your_comfort_zone |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20181113/football/schembri-to-end-national-team-career-after-nations-league-matches.694207 |title=Andre Schembri to quit national football team |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=13 November 2018 |access-date=1 December 2018 |archive-date=2 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181202024638/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20181113/football/schembri-to-end-national-team-career-after-nations-league-matches.694207 |url-status=live }} he amassed 94 appearances for the national team, the eighth-highest number of appearances at the time of his retirement in October 2018.
Club career
= Early career =
Schembri started out as a trainee with Hibernians making his first team debut in the 2002–03 season.{{cite web |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/players/andreschembri.html |title=Andre Schembri |website=MaltaFootball.com |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022114157/http://www.maltafootball.com/players/andreschembri.html |archive-date=22 October 2007 }} The following season, he scored his first goal in the 2–1 win over Balzan Youths on 31 August 2003.{{cite web |url=http://www.maltafootball.info/archives/2003-04/results2.shtml |title=MIA Premier League Results – 2003/04 |website=MaltaFootball.com |access-date=1 November 2018 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110160131/http://www.maltafootball.info/archives/2003-04/results2.shtml |url-status=dead }} He made his debut in a European competition on 19 June 2004, in the Intertoto Cup first round match against Slaven Belupo. Hibernians won the match 2–1 with Schembri scoring the winner.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20040620/sport/hibs-upstage-croatian-opposition.119788 |title=Hibs upstage Croatian opposition |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=20 June 2004 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225247/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20040620/sport/hibs-upstage-croatian-opposition.119788 |url-status=live }} Midway through the 2004–05 season, there were disagreements between Schembri and the club,{{cite web |url=http://www.maltafootball.info/archives/news/2004-12.shtml |title=December 2004 |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=27 December 2004 |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-date=15 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115195204/http://www.maltafootball.info/archives/news/2004-12.shtml |url-status=live }} and with a possible transfer in sight Sliema Wanderers and Marsaxlokk became interested in his acquisition.{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2004-12-21/sports-others/Andre-Schembri-Could-be-a-target-for-Sliema-and-Marsaxlokk-70192 |title=Andre Schembri Could be a target for Sliema and Marsaxlokk |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=21 December 2004 |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-date=15 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115195217/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2004-12-21/sports-others/Andre-Schembri-Could-be-a-target-for-Sliema-and-Marsaxlokk-70192 |url-status=live }} In the end, Marsaxlokk finalised the transfer and Schembri joined the club on 29 January 2005.{{cite web |url=http://www.maltafootball.info/archives/news/2005-01.shtml |title=January 2005 |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=29 January 2005 |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-date=16 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116043215/http://www.maltafootball.info/archives/news/2005-01.shtml |url-status=live }} His first goal came in the 2–1 win over Msida Saint-Joseph played on 5 February.{{cite web |url=http://www.maltafootball.info/archives/2004-05/results1.shtml |title=Premier League Results 2004/05 |website=MaltaFootball.com |access-date=1 November 2018 |archive-date=15 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115195258/http://www.maltafootball.info/archives/2004-05/results1.shtml |url-status=live }} His first full season at the club ended with 11 goals to his name, a feat he repeated in the 2006–07 season as Marsaxlokk were crowned league champions for the first time.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20070515/football/dominant-marsaxlokk-made-title-quest-look-easy.17791 |title=Dominant Marsaxlokk made title quest look easy |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=15 May 2007 |access-date=15 November 2018 |first=Kevin |last=Azzopardi |archive-date=16 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116000913/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20070515/football/dominant-marsaxlokk-made-title-quest-look-easy.17791 |url-status=live }} During the league-winning campaign, Schembri formed an attacking partnership with Daniel Bogdanović who between them scored 42 out of Marsaxlokk's 74 goals.{{cite web |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2007-05-14/others/football-bank-of-valletta-premier-league-marsaxlokk-celebrate-their-first-title-victory-in-style-173343/ |title=Football – Bank Of Valletta Premier League: Marsaxlokk celebrate their first title victory in style |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=14 May 2007 |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-date=16 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116000955/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2007-05-14/others/football-bank-of-valletta-premier-league-marsaxlokk-celebrate-their-first-title-victory-in-style-173343/ |url-status=live }}
= German stint =
In the summer of 2007, with interest from foreign clubs including OFI Crete,{{cite web |url=https://www.transfermarkt.de/andre-schembri-ich-moechte-in-deutschland-bleiben/view/news/25785 |title=Andre Schembri: "Ich möchte in Deutschland bleiben" |trans-title=Andre Schembri: "I want to stay in Germany" |publisher=Transfermarkt.de |date=10 February 2009 |access-date=20 June 2010 |first=Sven |last=Bauer |language=de |archive-date=10 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310043111/http://www.transfermarkt.de/andre-schembri-ich-moechte-in-deutschland-bleiben/view/news/25785 |url-status=live }} Schembri joined Eintracht Braunschweig on a season-long loan.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20070609/football/schembri-to-join-eint-braunschweig-on-loan.15119 |title=Schembri to join Eint. Braunschweig on loan |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=9 June 2007 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225242/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20070609/football/schembri-to-join-eint-braunschweig-on-loan.15119 |url-status=live }} Playing in the Regionalliga Nord, the third-tier in German football, Schembri made his debut on 31 July in the 2–3 defeat against VfL Wolfsburg II, coming on as a second-half substitute for Lars Fuchs.{{cite web |url=https://www.kicker.de/wolfsburg-ii-gegen-braunschweig-2007-regionalliga-nord-809795/spielbericht |title=VfL Wolfsburg II – Eintracht Braunschweig 3:2 |publisher=Kicker |date=31 July 2007 |access-date=17 November 2018 |language=de |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225230/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/regionalliga/rlligen/regionalliga-nord-36/2007-08/2/809795/spielbericht_vfl-wolfsburg-ii-3214_eintracht-braunschweig-41.html |url-status=live }} His first goals came on the tenth matchday, scoring a hat-trick against Energie Cottbus II on 21 September in a 5–0 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.kicker.de/braunschweig-gegen-cottbus-ii-2007-regionalliga-nord-809866/spielbericht |title=Eintracht Braunschweig – Energie Cottbus II 5:0 |publisher=Kicker |date=21 September 2007 |access-date=17 November 2018 |language=de |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225219/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/regionalliga/rlligen/regionalliga-nord-36/2007-08/10/809866/spielbericht_eintracht-braunschweig-41_energie-cottbus-ii-1397.html |url-status=live }} For the final league game of the season, Schembri was suspended by the club for selecting to play in a friendly match for the Maltese national team instead of the promotion decider against Borussia Dortmund II.{{cite news |url=https://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/sport/eintracht-braunschweig/article150210032/Schembri-manoevriert-sich-ins-Aus.html |title=Schembri manövriert sich ins Aus |trans-title=Schembri manoeuvres his way out |newspaper=Braunschweiger Zeitung |date=26 May 2008 |access-date=17 November 2018 |first=Thomas |last=Fröhlich |language=de |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030411/https://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/sport/eintracht-braunschweig/article150210032/Schembri-manoevriert-sich-ins-Aus.html |url-status=live }} He finished the season with nine goals, the last being against VfB Lübeck, ending as the club's third top-scorer for the season as Eintracht Braunschweig qualified to the newly-formed 3. Liga.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080508/sport/schembri-hits-ninth-goal-for-eint-braunschweig.207165 |title=Schembri hits ninth goal for Eint. Braunschweig |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=8 May 2008 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071517/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080508/sport/schembri-hits-ninth-goal-for-eint-braunschweig.207165 |url-status=live }}
Schembri's stay in Germany was extended to a further year as in June 2008 he joined 3. Liga side Carl Zeiss Jena on another loan.{{cite news |url=https://www.liga3-online.de/schembri-nach-jena/ |title=Schembri nach Jena |trans-title=Schembri to Jena |website=liga3-online.de |date=21 June 2008 |access-date=17 November 2018 |first=Julian |last=Koch |language=de |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225245/https://www.liga3-online.de/schembri-nach-jena/ |url-status=live }} His first game was on 26 July, when he came in as an 84th-minute substitute for Salvatore Amirante during a 2–2 draw against Jahn Regensburg in a league match.{{cite web |url=https://www.kicker.de/regensburg-gegen-jena-2008-liga-864512/analyse |title=Jahn Regensburg – Carl Zeiss Jena 2:2 |publisher=Kicker |date=26 July 2008 |language=de |access-date=29 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030308/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/3liga/spieltag/3-liga/2008-09/1/864512/spielanalyse_jahn-regensburg-1377_carl-zeiss-jena-36.html |url-status=live }} His first goal at the club arrived in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, scoring the opener in the 2–1 win over 1. FC Kaiserslautern.{{cite web |url=https://www.kicker.de/jena-gegen-klautern-2008-dfb-pokal-865797/spielbericht |title=Carl Zeiss Jena – 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2:1 |publisher=Kicker |date=9 August 2008 |language=de |access-date=8 October 2011 |archive-date=23 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523175610/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfbpokal/spielrunde/dfb-pokal/2008-09/1/865797/spielbericht_carl-zeiss-jena-36_1-fc-kaiserslautern-37.html |url-status=live }} He found the net again in the round of 16 tie against Bundesliga side Schalke which ended in a 1–4 defeat.{{cite web |url=https://www.kicker.de/jena-gegen-schalke-2009-dfb-pokal-865830/analyse |title=Carl Zeiss Jena – FC Schalke 04 1:4 |publisher=Kicker |date=29 January 2009 |language=de |access-date=8 October 2011 |archive-date=14 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614031129/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfbpokal/spielrunde/dfb-pokal/2008-09/3/865830/spielanalyse_carl-zeiss-jena-36_fc-schalke-04-2.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090128/sport/bayern-munich-demolish-stuttgart-5-1.242575 |title=Bayern Munich demolish Stuttgart 5–1 |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=28 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071509/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090128/sport/bayern-munich-demolish-stuttgart-5-1.242575 |url-status=live }} He finished the season by scoring two goals in the last two matchdays, including the equaliser against Sandhausen,{{cite web |url=https://www.kicker.de/sandhausen-gegen-jena-2009-liga-864879/analyse |title=SV Sandhausen – Carl Zeiss Jena 2:2 |publisher=Kicker |date=23 May 2009 |language=de |access-date=29 November 2018 |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225222/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/3liga/spieltag/3-liga/2008-09/38/864879/spielanalyse_sv-sandhausen-1604_carl-zeiss-jena-36.html |url-status=live }} which guaranteed Carl Zeiss Jena's stay in the 3. Liga.{{cite news |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12874/5383868/schembri-wants-move-to-england |title=Schembri wants move to England |publisher=Sky Sports |date=17 June 2009 |access-date=17 November 2018 |first=Peter |last=O'Rourke |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129233637/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12874/5383868/schembri-wants-move-to-england |url-status=live }}
After his contract expired with Marsaxlokk, Schembri joined Austria Kärnten on a two-year deal on 19 June 2009.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090620/sport/schembri-joins-sk-karnten-on-two-year-deal.261775 |title=Schembri joins SK Karnten on two-year deal |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=20 June 2009 |access-date=17 November 2018 |first=Kevin |last=Azzopardi |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071504/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090620/sport/schembri-joins-sk-karnten-on-two-year-deal.261775 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.transfermarkt.de/andre-schembri-zu-karnten/view/news/28752 |title=André Schembri zu Kärnten |trans-title=André Schembri to Kärnten |publisher=Transfermarkt |date=20 June 2009 |access-date=17 November 2018 |language=de }} Amid the club's financial problems and a disappointing start to the season which saw them sitting at the bottom of the table, Schembri was one of few players who was allowed to be released in January 2010.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100123/football/schembri-attracts-interest-from-host-of-clubs-report.290962 |title=Schembri attracts interest from host of clubs – report |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=23 January 2010 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071526/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100123/football/schembri-attracts-interest-from-host-of-clubs-report.290962 |url-status=live }} His only goal for the Austrian club came in a 2–3 defeat against Kapfenberger SV on 26 July.{{cite web |url=https://www.fussballdaten.de/oesterreich/2010/2/kapfenberg-akaernten/ |title=SV Kapfenberg gegen SK Austria Kärnten |trans-title=SV Kapfenberg against SK Austria Kärnten |website=fussballdaten.de |date=26 July 2009 |access-date=17 November 2018 |language=de |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071514/https://www.fussballdaten.de/oesterreich/2010/2/kapfenberg-akaernten/ |url-status=live }}
= Ferencváros =
Ferencváros signed Schembri in February 2010, teaming up with compatriot Justin Haber who joined the Hungarian club from Sheffield United.{{cite web |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2010/02/15/ferencvaros-sign-andre-schembri/ |title=Ferencváros sign Andre Schembri |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=15 February 2010 |access-date=17 November 2018 |first=Antoine |last=Busuttil |archive-date=9 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709160915/http://www.maltafootball.com/2010/02/15/ferencvaros-sign-andre-schembri/ |url-status=live }} He made his debut on 12 March in the 0–0 draw against Nyíregyháza Spartacus.{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/nb-i-2009-2010-ferencvarosi-tc-nyiregyhaza-spartacus/ |title=Ferencvárosi TC – Nyíregyháza Spartacus 0:0 |website=WorldFootball.net |date=12 March 2010 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030343/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/nb-i-2009-2010-ferencvarosi-tc-nyiregyhaza-spartacus/ |url-status=live }} He quickly became a key figure in Ferencváros' attack and was rewarded with a new contract at the end of the season. With the arrival of new manager László Prukner, Schembri was moved as the main forward for Fradi and rose to prominence during the 2010–11 season,{{cite episode |title=André Schembri fl-Ungerija |trans-title=André Schembri in Hungary |series=Replay |network=NET Television |date=January 2011 |language=mt }} scoring his first goal on 1 September in a 3–0 win over Győr.{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/nb-i-2010-2011-ferencvarosi-tc-gyoeri-eto-fc/ |title=Ferencvárosi TC – Györi ETO FC 3:0 |date=1 September 2010 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030409/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/nb-i-2010-2011-ferencvarosi-tc-gyoeri-eto-fc/ |url-status=live }} He scored his first hat-trick against Vasas in a 3–1 win,{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100927/sport/schembri-hits-treble.328725 |title=Schembri hits treble |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=27 September 2010 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071511/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100927/sport/schembri-hits-treble.328725 |url-status=live }} becoming the first Maltese footballer to score a hat-trick in a foreign top-tier league.{{cite news |url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100929/football/hard-work-paying-off-for-schembri.328995 |title=Hard work paying off for Schembri |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=29 September 2010 |access-date=29 September 2010 |archive-date=15 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215033523/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100929/football/hard-work-paying-off-for-schembri.328995 |url-status=live }} Two months later, on 20 November, he netted another hat-trick against Lombard Pápa in the 5–0 away win.{{cite news |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2010/11/21/andre-schembri-hat-trick-hero-for-ferencvaros-2/ |title=Andre Schembri hat-trick hero for Ferencváros |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=21 November 2010 |first=Antoine |last=Busuttil |access-date=8 October 2011 |archive-date=28 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128025531/http://www.maltafootball.com/2010/11/21/andre-schembri-hat-trick-hero-for-ferencvaros-2/ |url-status=live }} He added to his tally braces against MTK Budapest and Zalaegerszegi,{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/nb-i-2010-2011-mtk-budapest-ferencvarosi-tc/ |title=MTK Budapest – Ferencvárosi TC 1:3 |website=WorldFootball.net |date=24 April 2011 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030320/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/nb-i-2010-2011-mtk-budapest-ferencvarosi-tc/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/nb-i-2010-2011-ferencvarosi-tc-zalaegerszegi-te/ |title=Ferencvárosi TC – Zalaegerszegi TE 4:4 |website=WorldFootball.net |date=10 May 2011 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030304/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/nb-i-2010-2011-ferencvarosi-tc-zalaegerszegi-te/ |url-status=live }} to finish off the season as the club's highest goalscorer, and the league's second highest, with 16 goals.{{cite web |url=https://adatbank.mlsz.hu/player/417123.html |title=ANDRÉ SCHEMBRI |publisher=Hungarian Football Federation |access-date=17 November 2018 |language=hu |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030246/https://adatbank.mlsz.hu/player/417123.html |url-status=live }} Ferencváros finished third as they qualified to the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, making a return to European football after a six-year absence.{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-06-17/others/football-transfers-andre-schembri-attracting-interest-from-chievo-verona-294226/ |title=Football Transfers: Andre Schembri attracting interest from Chievo Verona |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=17 June 2011 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071519/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-06-17/others/football-transfers-andre-schembri-attracting-interest-from-chievo-verona-294226/ |url-status=live }}
= Olympiakos Volou =
Schembri's contract with Ferencváros ended at the end of the 2010–11 season, and despite concrete interest from Serie A side Chievo,{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110708/football/Schembri-keen-to-maintain-rise-after-joining-Olympiakos-Volos.374429 |title=Schembri keen to maintain rise after joining Olympiakos Volos |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=8 July 2011 |access-date=18 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071519/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110708/football/Schembri-keen-to-maintain-rise-after-joining-Olympiakos-Volos.374429 |url-status=live }} he joined Olympiacos Volou on 7 July 2011.{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-07-08/others/andre-schembri-joins-olympiakos-volo-in-the-greek-super-liga-295290/ |title=Andre Schembri Joins Olympiakos Volo in the Greek Super Liga |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=8 July 2011 |access-date=18 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071512/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-07-08/others/andre-schembri-joins-olympiakos-volo-in-the-greek-super-liga-295290/ |url-status=live }} He made his debut a week later, on 14 July, as a last-minute substitute against Rad in the second qualifying round of the Europa League,{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2007077--rad-vs-olympiacos-volou/ |title=Rad (SRB) 0–1 Olympiacos Volou (GRE) |publisher=UEFA |date=14 July 2011 |access-date=18 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130050411/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000269/match=2007077/index.html |url-status=live }} scoring his first goal for the club in the third qualifying round match played on 28 July, a 3–0 win over Differdange.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2007154--differdange-vs-olympiacos-volou/ |title=Differdange (LUX) 0–3 Olympiacos Volou (GRE) |publisher=UEFA |date=28 July 2011 |access-date=18 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130133718/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000270/match=2007154/index.html |url-status=live }} On the same day, the Greek Super League's disciplinary committee announced the demotion of Olympiakos Volou and Kavala to the Beta Ethniki, the second tier in Greek football, for their involvement in a match-fixing scandal.{{cite news |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2011/07/29/andre-schembri-scores-his-first-goal-for-olympiakos-volou/ |title=Andre Schembri scores his first goal for Olympiakos Volou |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=29 July 2011 |access-date=18 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030246/http://www.maltafootball.com/2011/07/29/andre-schembri-scores-his-first-goal-for-olympiakos-volou/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110729/football/Schembri-s-Greek-club-demoted-over-match-fixing.377779 |title=Schembri's Greek club demoted over match-fixing |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=29 July 2011 |access-date=18 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071514/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110729/football/Schembri-s-Greek-club-demoted-over-match-fixing.377779 |url-status=live }} As the club failed to obtain a license, they were relegated to the Delta Ethniki, the fourth tier in Greek football,{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110825/football/Uncertain-future-for-Schembri-at-Volos.381757 |title=Uncertain future for Schembri at Volos |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=25 August 2011 |access-date=18 November 2018 |first=Valhmor |last=Camilleri |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071501/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110825/football/Uncertain-future-for-Schembri-at-Volos.381757 |url-status=live }} as well as being excluded from the current Europa League campaign and given a three-year ban from any European competition by UEFA.{{cite news |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01f4-0e7925bc59d0-4d8c0f3f1abe-1000--olympiacos-volou-excluded-from-europa-league/ |title=Olympiacos Volou excluded from Europa League |publisher=UEFA |date=11 August 2011 |access-date=25 August 2011 |archive-date=13 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113061642/http://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/protecting-the-game/integrity/news/newsid=1658759.html |url-status=live }} As a result of this, the Greek Federation allowed the rescinding of players' contracts and to join other clubs outside of the transfer window.{{cite news |url=http://www.sportinmalta.com/schembri-jinghaqad-ma-panionios-fis-super-league-grieg/ |title=Schembri jinghaqad ma' Panionios GSS fis-Super League Grieg |trans-title=Schembri joins Greek Super League's Panionios GSS |website=SportInMalta.com |date=1 October 2011 |access-date=4 August 2019 |first=Christian |last=Muscat |language=mt }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
= Panionios =
Following the rescinding of his contract with Olympiakos Volou and his preference to stay in Greece, Schembri joined Panionios, signing a one-year contract on 30 September 2011.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20111001/football/Schembri-joins-Panionios.387166 |title=Schembri joins Panionios |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=1 October 2011 |access-date=7 October 2011 |archive-date=2 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002170430/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20111001/football/Schembri-joins-Panionios.387166 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://www.novasports.gr/podosfairo/ellada/super-league/article/176241/i-epilogi-tou-skebri/ |title=Η επιλογή του Σκέμπρι |trans-title=Schembri's choice |publisher=Nova Sports |date=7 October 2011 |access-date=24 November 2018 |language=el |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129230108/http://www.novasports.gr/podosfairo/ellada/super-league/article/176241/i-epilogi-tou-skebri/ |url-status=live }} He made his debut in the sixth league matchday on 16 October, in the 0–0 draw against PAS Giannina,{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/superleague-2011-2012-pas-giannina-panionios/ |title=PAS Giannina – Panionios GSS 0:0 |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=23 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030254/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/superleague-2011-2012-pas-giannina-panionios/ |url-status=live }} scoring his first goal in the 1–2 defeat against Atromitos on 29 October.{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-11-01/others/andre-schembri-scores-first-goal-for-panionios-in-greek-league-301048/ |title=Andre Schembri Scores first goal for Panionios in Greek league |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=1 November 2011 |access-date=24 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071500/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-11-01/others/andre-schembri-scores-first-goal-for-panionios-in-greek-league-301048/ |url-status=live }} In the match against Aris on 27 November, he scored once and assisted on the winning goal in the 2–1 win, being praised by the media for his performance.{{cite news |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2011/12/01/andre-schembri-praised-in-greek-media/ |title=Andre Schembri praised in Greek media |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=1 December 2011 |access-date=23 November 2011 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030334/http://www.maltafootball.com/2011/12/01/andre-schembri-praised-in-greek-media/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://www.novasports.gr/podosfairo/ellada/super-league/article/169460/mvp-kai-best-goal-vds/ |title=MVP και Best Goal (vds) |trans-title=MVP and Best Goals |publisher=Nova Sports |date=27 November 2011 |access-date=23 November 2018 |language=el |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225245/http://www.novasports.gr/podosfairo/ellada/super-league/article/169460/mvp-kai-best-goal-vds/ |url-status=live }} At the end of the season, which he concluded with five goals to his name, Panionios and Schembri failed to reach an agreement on his salary and the contract was not renewed.{{cite news |url=http://www.novasports.gr/podosfairo/ellada/super-league/article/150117/diazugio-me-skebri/ |title=Διαζύγιο με Σκέμπρι |trans-title=Divorce with Schembri |publisher=Nova Sports |date=25 April 2012 |access-date=24 November 2018 |language=el |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129230050/http://www.novasports.gr/podosfairo/ellada/super-league/article/150117/diazugio-me-skebri/ |url-status=live }}
= Omonia =
On 20 August 2012, Cypriot club Omonia signed Schembri on a two-year deal.{{cite news |url=http://backoffice.maltatoday.com.mt/sports/football/20429/andre-schembri-signs-for-cypriot-club-ac-omonia-20120820 |title=Andre Schembri signs for Cypriot club AC Omonia. |newspaper=Malta Today |date=20 August 2012 |access-date=23 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030302/http://backoffice.maltatoday.com.mt/sports/football/20429/andre-schembri-signs-for-cypriot-club-ac-omonia-20120820 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |url-status=dead }} Before signing for Omonia there was interest from Sampdoria which were ready to make a deal had they not won promotion to Serie A.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130103/football/Schembri-settled-at-Omonia-after-overcoming-Samp-upset.451787 |title=Schembri settled at Omonia after overcoming Samp upset |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=3 January 2013 |access-date=24 November 2018 |first=Kevin |last=Azzopardi |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225240/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130103/football/Schembri-settled-at-Omonia-after-overcoming-Samp-upset.451787 |url-status=live }} The first game played was the home win over Ayia Napa on 2 September,{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/09/02/cyprus/1-division/ac-omonia-nicosia/ao-ayia-napa/1298256/ |title=OMONIA NICOSIA VS. AYIA NAPA 5 – 0 |publisher=Soccerway |date=2 September 2012 |access-date=23 November 2018 |archive-date=9 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209222610/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/09/02/cyprus/1-division/ac-omonia-nicosia/ao-ayia-napa/1298256/ |url-status=live }} scoring on his first start for the club against Enosis on 27 October in a 2–0 win.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121030/football/Football-news.443278 |title=Football news |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=30 October 2012 |access-date=23 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071529/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121030/football/Football-news.443278 |url-status=live }} He ended the season scoring eight goals as Omonia finished third and gained access to the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. The following season, despite the early exit from the UEFA competition, Schembri further solidified his place and scored his first goal of the season and assisted the third goal in the 4–0 win over Enosis on 14 September 2013.{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/14/cyprus/1-division/ac-omonia-nicosia/enosis-neon-paralimni/1513319/ |title=OMONIA NICOSIA VS. ENOSIS 4 – 0 |publisher=Soccerway |date=14 September 2013 |access-date=24 November 2018 |archive-date=9 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209214026/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/14/cyprus/1-division/ac-omonia-nicosia/enosis-neon-paralimni/1513319/ |url-status=live }} He wrapped up the first round of the championship with 11 goals, including braces against Doxa and Anorthosis Famagusta, as Omonia qualified to the Championship round.{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/26/cyprus/1-division/doxa-katokopia/ac-omonia-nicosia/1513354/ |title=DOXA VS. OMONIA NICOSIA 0 – 6 |publisher=Soccerway |date=14 September 2013 |access-date=24 November 2018 |archive-date=9 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209221106/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/26/cyprus/1-division/doxa-katokopia/ac-omonia-nicosia/1513354/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/12/21/cyprus/1-division/ac-omonia-nicosia/anorthosis-famagusta-fc/1513403/ |title=OMONIA NICOSIA VS. ANORTHOSIS 3 – 2 |publisher=Soccerway |date=21 December 2013 |access-date=24 November 2018 |archive-date=10 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210022836/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/12/21/cyprus/1-division/ac-omonia-nicosia/anorthosis-famagusta-fc/1513403/ |url-status=live }} With six additional goals in this round, Schembri took his season tally to 17 goals, ending as the league's second highest goalscorer.* {{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/national/cyprus/1-division/20132014/regular-season/r21531/players/ |title=Top Scorers – 1. Division Regular Season |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=4 August 2019 |archive-date=12 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012072721/https://int.soccerway.com/national/cyprus/1-division/20132014/regular-season/r21531/players/ |url-status=live }}
- {{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/national/cyprus/1-division/20132014/championship-round/r21533/players/ |title=Top Scorers – 1. Division Championship Round |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=4 August 2019 |archive-date=28 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828095433/https://int.soccerway.com/national/cyprus/1-division/20132014/championship-round/r21533/players/ |url-status=live }}
During the summer of 2014, with the chance of joining a higher-level league, Schembri joined 2. Bundesliga side FSV Frankfurt.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140519/football/Schembri-agrees-deal-with-Germany-s-FSV-Frankfurt.519611 |title=Schembri agrees deal with Germany's FSV Frankfurt |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=19 May 2014 |access-date=24 November 2018 |first=Kevin |last=Azzopardi |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071449/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140519/football/Schembri-agrees-deal-with-Germany-s-FSV-Frankfurt.519611 |url-status=live }} His return in Germany and teaming up with Benno Möhlmann, his former head coach at Eintracht Braunschweig, proved to be a disappointing one as it lasted only six months. With lack of space in the first eleven and a single goal against Hoffenheim in the DFB-Pokal,{{cite web |url=https://www.fussballdaten.de/dfb-pokal/2015/2-runde/hoffenheim-fsvffm/ |title=1899 Hoffenheim gegen FSV Frankfurt |trans-title=1899 Hoffenheim against FSV Frankfurt |website=fussballdaten.de |date=29 October 2014 |access-date=24 November 2018 |language=de |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071523/https://www.fussballdaten.de/dfb-pokal/2015/2-runde/hoffenheim-fsvffm/ |url-status=live }} Schembri rescinded his contract in December.{{cite news |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2014/12/01/andre-schembri-quits-fsv-frankfurt/ |title=Andre Schembri quits FSV Frankfurt |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=1 December 2014 |access-date=24 November 2018 |archive-date=18 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081551/http://www.maltafootball.com/2014/12/01/andre-schembri-quits-fsv-frankfurt/ |url-status=live }} In the same month he agreed to re-join Omonia on an 18-month contract.{{cite news |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2014/12/04/andre-schembri-returns-with-omonia-nicosia/ |title=Andre Schembri returns with Omonia Nicosia |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=4 December 2014 |access-date=24 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030336/http://www.maltafootball.com/2014/12/04/andre-schembri-returns-with-omonia-nicosia/ |url-status=live }}
In the first game back with Omonia he scored a goal in the 2–0 win over Ethnikos Achna on 10 January 2015.{{cite news |url=http://omonoianews.com/podosfairo/2015/01/skempri-ine-san-na-min-efiga-pote/ |title=Σκέμπρι: "Είναι σαν να μην έφυγα ποτέ" |trans-title=Schembri: "It's like I never left" |website=OmonoiaNews.com |date=10 January 2015 |access-date=24 November 2018 |language=el |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030300/http://omonoianews.com/podosfairo/2015/01/skempri-ine-san-na-min-efiga-pote/ |url-status=live }} He was instrumental in leading Omonia to the semi-finals of the Cypriot Cup, scoring six goals in six appearances including a hat-trick against Karmiotissa.{{cite news |url=http://omonoianews.com/podosfairo/2015/02/pente-sta-tessera-o-skempri-video/ |trans-title=Six in four for Schembri |title=Έξι… στα τέσσερα ο Σκέμπρι! (videos) |website=OmonoiaNews.com |date=18 February 2015 |access-date=24 November 2018 |language=el |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030311/http://omonoianews.com/podosfairo/2015/02/pente-sta-tessera-o-skempri-video/ |url-status=live }} Omonia qualified to compete in the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round and on 9 July, Schembri scored the winner against Dinamo Batumi which gave Omonia access to the successive round.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2017150--omonoia-vs-dinamo-batumi/ |title=Omonia (CYP) 2–0 Dinamo Batumi (GEO) |publisher=UEFA |date=9 July 2015 |access-date=24 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130043403/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2016/matches/round=2000654/match=2017150/index.html |url-status=live }} His goals contribution alongside that of striker Cillian Sheridan helped Omonia push to the top of the table, with Schembri being employed most of the time as the only forward.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160208/football/scoring-run-lifts-schembris-confidence-after-lean-spell.601701 |title=Scoring run lifts Schembri's confidence after lean spell |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=8 February 2016 |access-date=24 November 2018 |first=Kevin |last=Azzopardi |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071527/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160208/football/scoring-run-lifts-schembris-confidence-after-lean-spell.601701 |url-status=live }} He finished the league season with 15 goals, although Omonia lost the Cypriot Cup final against Apollon Limassol.{{cite news |url=http://www.cfa.com.cy/Gr/news/26550 |title=Κυπελλούχος ο Απόλλωνας, 2–1 την Ομόνοια στον τελικό |trans-title=Cup winner Apollon, 2–1 over Omonia in the final |publisher=Cyprus Football Association |date=18 May 2016 |access-date=18 May 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160518191745/http://www.cfa.com.cy/Gr/news/26550 |archive-date=18 May 2016 |language=el |url-status=live}}
= Boavista =
With Schembri's contract coming up at the end of the season, talks between the two parties for an extension were held mid-season amid interest from other Cypriot and Asian clubs.{{cite news |url=http://omonoianews.com/podosfairo/2016/01/skempri-se-kamia-periptosi/ |title="Σκέμπρι; Σε καμιά περίπτωση" |trans-title=Schembri: Under no circumstances |website=OmonoiaNews.com |date=28 January 2016 |access-date=24 November 2018 |language=el |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030352/http://omonoianews.com/podosfairo/2016/01/skempri-se-kamia-periptosi/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://omonoianews.com/podosfairo/2016/03/135012/ |title=Ο Σκέμπρι και η στοχοπροσήλωση |trans-title=Schembri and achieving objectives |website=OmonoiaNews.com |date=30 March 2016 |access-date=24 November 2018 |language=el |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030351/http://omonoianews.com/podosfairo/2016/03/135012/ |url-status=live }} In the end, on 16 June 2016, Primeira Liga club Boavista officially announced Schembri's transfer.{{cite news |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2016/06/14/andre-schembri-on-the-verge-of-boavista-move/ |title=Andre Schembri on the verge of Boavista move |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=14 June 2016 |access-date=24 November 2018 |archive-date=18 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081521/http://www.maltafootball.com/2016/06/14/andre-schembri-on-the-verge-of-boavista-move/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.boavistafc.pt/pt/noticias/go/0/schembri-boavista |title=André Schembri vem reforçar o Boavista |trans-title=André Schembri reinforces Boavista |publisher=Boavista F.C. |date=16 June 2016 |access-date=17 June 2016 |language=pt |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030320/https://www.boavistafc.pt/pt/noticias/go/0/schembri-boavista |url-status=dead }} In an interview with newspaper Record, Schembri described how he refused other offers with higher salaries in order to fulfill his desire to move to a better league.{{cite news |url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/boavista/detalhe/o-sonho-de-schembri |title=O sonho de Schembri |trans-title=Schembri's dream |newspaper=Record |date=2 July 2016 |access-date=24 November 2018 |first=André |last=Gonçalves |language=pt |archive-date=18 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081627/https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/boavista/detalhe/o-sonho-de-schembri |url-status=live }} He made his debut in the opening day of the 2016–17 season in the 2–0 win over Arouca, before being replaced by Diogo Caldas.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160815/football/diamoutene-seals-gzira-united-move.622099 |title=Diamoutene seals Gżira United move |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=15 August 2016 |access-date=25 November 2018 |first=Kevin |last=Azzopardi |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071447/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160815/football/diamoutene-seals-gzira-united-move.622099 |url-status=live }} Schembri scored his first goal, the opener, in the 2–2 draw against Chaves played on 28 August.{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2016-08-28/football/Andre-Schembri-nets-first-goal-for-Portuguese-club-Boavista-6736163006 |title=Andre Schembri nets first goal for Portuguese club Boavista |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=28 August 2016 |access-date=25 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071453/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2016-08-28/football/Andre-Schembri-nets-first-goal-for-Portuguese-club-Boavista-6736163006 |url-status=live }} During the first half of the season he was a mainstay in Boavista's starting eleven under both Erwin Sánchez and his replacement Miguel Leal, even scoring the third goal in a 3–3 draw against Benfica in a match where Boavista were 3–0 up after 25 minutes.{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2017-01-15/football/Watch-Andre-Schembri-goal-for-Boavista-not-enough-as-Benfica-rally-to-3-3-score-6736169075 |title=Watch: Andre Schembri goal for Boavista not enough as Benfica rally to 3–3 score |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=15 January 2017 |access-date=25 November 2018 |archive-date=18 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081607/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2017-01-15/football/Watch-Andre-Schembri-goal-for-Boavista-not-enough-as-Benfica-rally-to-3-3-score-6736169075 |url-status=live }} With the arrival of Peruvian striker Iván Bulos during the January transfer window he lost his place in the starting eleven, mostly being introduced in the games from the substitutes' bench.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170314/football/schembri-vows-to-regain-coachs-faith-at-boavista.642367 |title=Schembri vows to regain coach's faith at Boavista |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=14 March 2017 |access-date=25 November 2018 |first=Valhmor |last=Camilleri |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071524/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170314/football/schembri-vows-to-regain-coachs-faith-at-boavista.642367 |url-status=live }} In the last game of the season played at home against champions-elect Benfica, Schembri scored the momentary 2–0 goal as Benfica relayed back to level the game in injury time.{{cite news |url=https://www.jn.pt/desporto/interior/boavista-e-benfica-empatam-2-2-no-bessa-8492417.html |title=Boavista e Benfica empatam (2–2) no Bessa |trans-title=Boavista and Benfica tie (2–2) at [Estádio do] Bessa |newspaper=Jornal de Notícias |date=20 May 2017 |access-date=25 November 2018 |language=pt |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030400/https://www.jn.pt/desporto/interior/boavista-e-benfica-empatam-2-2-no-bessa-8492417.html |url-status=live }} With lack of space in the first team by the end of the season and with possibly not figuring in manager Miguel Leal's plans for the following season, Schembri and Boavista came to a mutual agreement to rescind his contract ending his stay at the Porto-based club.{{cite news |url=https://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/sports/schembri-jqatta-l-karti-ma-boavista-klabb-iehor-ewropew-fil-mira/ |title=Schembri jqatta' l-karti ma' Boavista…klabb ieħor Ewropew fil-mira |trans-title=Schembri releases himself from Boavista…another European club on his radar |publisher=TVM News |date=12 June 2017 |access-date=25 November 2018 |first=Mark |last=Attard |language=mt |archive-date=18 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081435/https://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/sports/schembri-jqatta-l-karti-ma-boavista-klabb-iehor-ewropew-fil-mira/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://desporto.sapo.ao/futebol/primeira-liga/artigos/schembri-rescinde-com-o-boavista-por-razoes-familiares |title=Schembri rescinde com o Boavista por razões familiares |trans-title=Schembri rescinds contract with Boavista for family reasons |publisher=Angola Online! |date=12 June 2017 |access-date=25 November 2018 |language=pt |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225216/https://desporto.sapo.ao/futebol/primeira-liga/artigos/schembri-rescinde-com-o-boavista-por-razoes-familiares |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170625/football/Schembri-says-Apollon-decision-was-the-right-one.651588 |title=Schembri says Apollon decision was the right one |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=25 June 2017 |access-date=26 November 2018 |first=Valhmor |last=Camilleri |archive-date=18 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081546/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170625/football/Schembri-says-Apollon-decision-was-the-right-one.651588 |url-status=live }}
= Apollon Limassol =
On 13 June 2017, Schembri signed with Apollon Limassol, returning to Cyprus after his earlier stint with Omonia.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170613/sport/schembri-joins-apollon-limassol.650643 |newspaper=Times of Malta |title=Schembri joins Apollon Limassol |date=13 June 2017 |access-date=26 November 2018 |first=Valhmor |last=Camilleri |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225236/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170613/sport/schembri-joins-apollon-limassol.650643 |url-status=live }} In his first game played on 13 July, he scored the first in a 3–0 win over Zaria Bălți in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2021815--apollon-vs-zaria-balti/ |title=Apollon (CYP) 3–0 Zaria Balti (MDA) |publisher=UEFA |date=13 July 2017 |access-date=26 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130072407/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2018/matches/round=2000887/match=2021815/index.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://netnews.com.mt/2017/07/13/filmat-andre-schembri-jiddebutta-ma-apollon-limassol-bgowl/ |title=FILMAT: Andrè Schembri jiddebutta ma' Apollon Limassol b'gowl |trans-title=VIDEO: Andrè Schembri marks his Apollon Limassol debut with a goal |publisher=NET News |date=13 July 2017 |access-date=26 November 2018 |first=Stewart |last=Said |language=mt |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030353/http://netnews.com.mt/2017/07/13/filmat-andre-schembri-jiddebutta-ma-apollon-limassol-bgowl/ |url-status=live }} He scored his second goal in as many games in the second leg match played the following week, as Apollon made it through to the third qualifying round.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2021855--zaria-balti-vs-apollon/ |title=Zaria Balti (MDA) 1–2 Apollon (CYP) |publisher=UEFA |date=20 July 2017 |access-date=26 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130041857/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2018/matches/round=2000887/match=2021855/index.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://cyprus-mail.com/2017/07/20/cypriot-trio-one-step-closer-europa-league-qualification/ |title=Cypriot trio one step closer to Europa League qualification |publisher=Cyprus Mail |date=20 July 2017 |access-date=26 November 2018 |archive-date=18 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118013754/http://cyprus-mail.com/2017/07/20/cypriot-trio-one-step-closer-europa-league-qualification/ |url-status=live }} Schembri's form in the Europa League resumed as in the following rounds he struck important goals against Aberdeen (in a 3–2 aggregate win) and Midtjylland (in a 4–3 aggregate win) with Apollon qualifying to the group stage.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40732258 |title=Europa League: Apollon Limassol 2–0 Aberdeen |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 August 2017 |access-date=26 November 2018 |archive-date=20 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820044505/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40732258 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://cyprus-mail.com/2017/08/24/aek-bow-apollon-soldier-group-stages/?hilite=%27schembri%27 |title=AEK bow out but Apollon soldier on to group stages |publisher=Cyprus Mail |date=24 August 2017 |access-date=26 November 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He ended the qualifying round scoring four goals in six matches and became the second Maltese player to feature in the UEFA Europa League after Luke Dimech.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170824/football/watch-andre-schembris-goal-against-fc-midtyjlland.656394 |title=Watch: Andre Schembri's goal against FC Midtyjlland |publisher=Times of Malta |date=24 August 2017 |access-date=25 August 2017 |archive-date=25 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825225112/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170824/football/watch-andre-schembris-goal-against-fc-midtyjlland.656394 |url-status=live }} In the Cypriot Super Cup final against APOEL on 9 August, Schembri was introduced as a second-half replacement for Antonio Jakoliš and three minutes from time he scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win for Apollon, their fourth trophy in history.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170809/sport/watch-andre-schembri-scores-late-winner-for-apollon-limassol.655296 |title=Watch: Andre Schembri scores late winner for Apollon Limassol |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=9 August 2017 |access-date=26 November 2018 |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225245/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170809/sport/watch-andre-schembri-scores-late-winner-for-apollon-limassol.655296 |url-status=live }} In the group stage match against Atalanta played on 19 October, Schembri scored the temporary equaliser in an eventual 1–3 defeat, although he did not celebrate due to that the death of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20171020/football/i-didnt-celebrate-goal-because-it-didnt-feel-right-schembri-says-after.660867 |title='I didn't celebrate goal because it didn't feel right' – Schembri says after blogger's murder |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=20 October 2017 |access-date=26 November 2018 |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064800/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20171020/football/i-didnt-celebrate-goal-because-it-didnt-feel-right-schembri-says-after.660867 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/esteri/2017/10/20/news/apollon_limassol_schembri_non_ho_esultato_in_omaggio_a_daphne_-178843985/ |title=Apollon Limassol, Schembri non esulta al gol storico: "Omaggio a Daphne" |trans-title=Apollon Limassol, Schembri does not celebrate after historic goal: "Tribute to Daphne" |newspaper=La Repubblica |date=20 October 2017 |access-date=27 November 2018 |language=it |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064911/https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/esteri/2017/10/20/news/apollon_limassol_schembri_non_ho_esultato_in_omaggio_a_daphne_-178843985/ |url-status=live }} With this goal he became the first Maltese player to score in the proper rounds of a UEFA competition.{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2017-10-20/local-news/Andre-Schembri-becomes-first-Maltese-player-to-score-in-Europa-League-6736180440 |title=Updated (2) – Watch: Malta captain mutes goal celebration after journalist slain |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=20 October 2017 |access-date=20 October 2017 |archive-date=20 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020113841/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2017-10-20/local-news/Andre-Schembri-becomes-first-Maltese-player-to-score-in-Europa-League-6736180440 |url-status=live }} His first season back in Cyprus ended with him scoring 14 goals, including a goal in the Cypriot Cup final defeat against AEK Larnaca.{{cite news |url=https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/05/16/aek-fight-back-to-beat-apollon-and-win-cyprus-cup/ |title=AEK fight back to beat Apollon and win Cyprus Cup |publisher=Cyprus Mail |access-date=16 May 2018 |first=Iacovos |last=Constantinou |archive-date=21 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180521152233/https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/05/16/aek-fight-back-to-beat-apollon-and-win-cyprus-cup/ |url-status=live }}
Near the end of the 2018–19 season, Schembri announced that he would leave Apollon at the end of the league campaign.{{cite news |url=https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/schembri-to-leave-apollon-limassol.710521 |title=Schembri to leave Apollon Limassol |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=20 May 2019 |access-date=20 June 2019 |archive-date=21 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621164212/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/schembri-to-leave-apollon-limassol.710521 |url-status=live }} His last game was the 1–2 defeat against Nea Salamis played on 22 May, in which he scored Apollon's only goal.{{cite news |url=https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/watch-maltese-abroad-schembri-scores-on-apollon-farewell.710681 |title=Watch: Maltese Abroad: Schembri scores on Apollon farewell |newspaper=Times of Malta |first=Gianluca |last=Lia |date=22 May 2019 |access-date=20 June 2019 |archive-date=21 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621164213/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/watch-maltese-abroad-schembri-scores-on-apollon-farewell.710681 |url-status=live }}
= Chennaiyin =
On 27 August 2019, Schembri signed a one-year contract with Indian Super League (ISL) side Chennaiyin, becoming the first Maltese player to play in India.{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2019-08-27/football/Andre-Schembri-signs-with-Indian-Super-League-side-Chennaiyin-FC-6736212701 |title=Andre Schembri signs with Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=27 August 2019 |access-date=27 August 2019 |archive-date=1 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901111033/https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2019-08-27/football/Andre-Schembri-signs-with-Indian-Super-League-side-Chennaiyin-FC-6736212701 |url-status=live }} He made his debut in the first league game of the season, starting in a 3–0 defeat against Goa. His first goal came on 25 November 2019, scoring the opener after coming off the bench in a 2–1 win over Hyderabad, to mark Chennaiyin's first league win of the season. In the same game, he also assisted Nerijus Valskis for the winner in the final minutes of the match.{{cite news |url=https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/watch-schembri-scores-one-sets-up-winner-as-chennai-net-first-win.752611 |title=Watch: Schembri scores one, sets up winner as Chennai net first win |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=25 November 2019 |access-date=28 March 2020 |archive-date=28 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328134501/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/watch-schembri-scores-one-sets-up-winner-as-chennai-net-first-win.752611 |url-status=live }} With four additional goals, he helped Chennaiyin finish fourth and qualifying for the Indian Super League playoffs.{{cite news |url=https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/watch-andre-schembri-keen-to-lead-chennaiyin-fc-to-historic-title.778004 |title=Watch: Andre Schembri keen to lead Chennaiyin FC to historic title |newspaper=Times of Malta |first=Gianluca |last=Lia |date=14 March 2020 |access-date=28 March 2020 |archive-date=28 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328134459/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/watch-andre-schembri-keen-to-lead-chennaiyin-fc-to-historic-title.778004 |url-status=live }} On 9 March 2020, Schembri announced his retirement from professional football, with his last game being the ISL final against ATK on 14 March.{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2019-20-chennaiyin-fc-forward-andre-schembri-to-retire-as-professional-footballer-after-final-against-atk-8134641.html |title=ISL 2019-20: Chennaiyin FC forward Andre Schembri to retire as professional footballer after final against ATK |date=9 March 2020 |access-date=10 March 2020 |publisher=Firstpost |archive-date=28 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328134458/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2019-20-chennaiyin-fc-forward-andre-schembri-to-retire-as-professional-footballer-after-final-against-atk-8134641.html |url-status=live }}
International career
{{quote box|width=33%|quote="Schembri was like some kind of footballing kamikaze. Or perhaps just a kamikaze of love. He certainly had no interest in the ball – he treated it as if it was burst and thus completely without purpose. The only thing that counted was my presence at his side, or, more accurately, his presence at mine. We rolled along together, me and my imperfect shadow. I'd move, and he'd follow. I'd slow down, and he'd pull up the handbrake, too. I was the victim of a close encounter of the third kind."|source=– Andrea Pirlo, in his autobiography{{cite book |title=Andrea Pirlo: I Think Therefore I Play |first1=Andrea |last1=Pirlo |first2=Alessandro |last2=Alciato |translator-last1=Palmer |translator-first1=Mark |location=Milan |publisher=BackPage Press |year=2014 |chapter=Chapter 15 |page=107 |isbn=978-1909430167 }}{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2016-10-07/football/Andrea-Pirlo-says-Malta-midfielder-is-the-toughest-opponent-he-s-ever-faced-6736164862 |title=Andrea Pirlo says Malta midfielder is the toughest opponent he's ever faced |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=7 October 2016 |access-date=24 November 2018 |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110220/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2016-10-07/football/Andrea-Pirlo-says-Malta-midfielder-is-the-toughest-opponent-he-s-ever-faced-6736164862 |url-status=live }}}}
Schembri was capped at various youth levels for Malta, starting from the under-14s up to the under-21s.{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2018-11-13/football/Andre-Schembri-announces-retirement-from-national-team-after-Nations-League-6736199304 |title=Andre Schembri announces retirement from national team after Nations League |date=13 November 2018 |access-date=18 November 2018 |first=Albert |last=Galea |archive-date=18 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081549/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2018-11-13/football/Andre-Schembri-announces-retirement-from-national-team-after-Nations-League-6736199304 |url-status=live }} His first game in a UEFA competition was on 5 March 2002 against Armenia, a qualifier for the 2002 UEFA Under-17 Championship, won 1–0.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=63986/profile/index.html |title=André Schembri |publisher=UEFA |access-date=22 November 2018 |archive-date=11 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011091453/https://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player%3D63986/profile/index.html |url-status=dead }}
On 4 June 2006, Schembri made his debut with the Maltese national team in a friendly against Japan, which ended in a 1–0 defeat.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20060605/sport/brave-malta-lose-1-0-to-japan.51760 |title=Brave Malta lose 1–0 to Japan |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=5 June 2006 |access-date=22 November 2018 |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225233/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20060605/sport/brave-malta-lose-1-0-to-japan.51760 |url-status=live }} His first goals arrived in his fifth cap, in a UEFA Euro qualifier match against Hungary played at Ta' Qali's National Stadium on 11 October 2006.{{cite news |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2008/matches/round=2241/match=83876/postmatch/report/index.html |title=Hungary win ends Malta famine |publisher=UEFA |date=11 October 2006 |access-date=22 November 2018 |first=Domenic |last=Aquilina |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130070901/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2008/matches/round=2241/match=83876/postmatch/report/index.html |url-status=live }} Schembri gave Malta the lead after 14 minutes when following Michael Mifsud's shot which hit the crossbar, he slotted the ball in the net. Hungary equalised five minutes later from a Sándor Torghelle header, however Malta retook the lead six minutes in the second half when Gilbert Agius played a through-ball to Schembri who rounded Gábor Király and slid the ball in an empty net. The match ended in a 2–1 win, with this marking Malta's first competitive win in 13 years, their first win in a UEFA European Championship match in 24 years and their first home win in a competitive match in 31 years.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20061012/sport/malta-conquer-hungary.38706 |title=Malta conquer Hungary |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=12 October 2006 |access-date=22 November 2018 |first=Kevin |last=Azzopardi |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110227/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20061012/sport/malta-conquer-hungary.38706 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/10/11/euro.groupc/index.html |title=Malta claim first win for 24 years |publisher=CNN |date=11 October 2006 |access-date=22 November 2018 |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225237/http://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/10/11/euro.groupc/index.html |url-status=live }} Schembri became a regular figure in Malta's starting eleven and in the same qualifier competition he scored his third international goal, against Turkey, in the fixture played on 8 September 2007. After both teams finished the first half at 1–1, Schembri received a ball from Mifsud and put it past goalkeeper Hakan Arıkan. Turkey equalised a couple of minutes later from Servet Çetin, as the match ended in a 2–2 scoreline.{{cite news |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/match/83908--malta-vs-turkiye/postmatch/report/index.html |title=Servet saves Turkey in Malta |publisher=UEFA |date=8 September 2007 |access-date=22 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130050421/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2008/matches/round=2241/match=83908/postmatch/report/index.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2007-09-09/others/euro-2008-group-c-qualifier-turkey-lay-siege-but-malta-hold-on-to-a-memorable-2-2-draw-179052/ |title=Euro 2008 Group C Qualifier: Turkey lay siege but Malta hold on to a memorable 2–2 draw |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=9 September 2007 |access-date=22 November 2018 |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225239/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2007-09-09/others/euro-2008-group-c-qualifier-turkey-lay-siege-but-malta-hold-on-to-a-memorable-2-2-draw-179052/ |url-status=live }}
Schembri captained Malta for the first time on 25 March 2015, in a friendly against Georgia; he ultimately served as captain 16 times.{{cite web |url=https://eu-football.info/_players.php?id=136&data=10 |title=Malta international footballers of all-time (captains) by caps as captain |website=EU-Football.info |access-date=16 September 2018 |archive-date=16 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916130616/https://eu-football.info/_players.php?id=136&data=10 |url-status=live }} After a 2–0 defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against England, played on 8 October 2016, Schembri criticised the Malta Football Association (MFA), the governing body of football in Malta, for the lack of progress done in Maltese football and the lack of initiative in the youth football setups.{{cite news |url=https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/sport/watch-andr%C3%A9-schembri-in-brutal-takedown-of-malta-football-association |title=WATCH: André Schembri In Brutal Takedown Of Malta Football Association |publisher=Lovin Malta |date=9 October 2016 |access-date=22 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110209/https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/sport/watch-andr%C3%A9-schembri-in-brutal-takedown-of-malta-football-association |archive-date=27 November 2018 |url-status=dead }} His stance was supported by many,{{cite news |url=https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/sport/petition-launched-to-support-andr%C3%A9-schembri-after-scathing-interview |title=Petition Launched To Support André Schembri After Scathing Interview |publisher=Lovin Malta |date=11 October 2016 |access-date=22 November 2018 |first=Chris |last=Peregin |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064653/https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/sport/petition-launched-to-support-andr%C3%A9-schembri-after-scathing-interview |archive-date=27 November 2018 |url-status=dead }} with the association's president acknowledging the disappointing results in the last 20 years, although he asserted that the MFA had been working in sending Maltese youth to trials abroad.{{cite news |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2016/10/18/lithuania-vs-malta-betters-had-prior-knowledge-of-malta-losing-the-match-by-at-least-two-goals/ |title=Lithuania vs Malta: "Bettors had prior knowledge of Malta losing the match by at least two goals" |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=18 October 2016 |access-date=22 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030352/http://www.maltafootball.com/2016/10/18/lithuania-vs-malta-betters-had-prior-knowledge-of-malta-losing-the-match-by-at-least-two-goals/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://netnews.com.mt/2016/10/17/possibilta-ta-kuntatt-bejn-il-president-tal-mfa-u-andre-schembri-x-xahar-id-diehel/ |title=Possibiltà ta' kuntatt bejn il-President tal-MFA u Andrè Schembri x-xahar id-dieħel |trans-title=Possibility of contact between MFA President and Andrè Schembri next month |publisher=NET News |date=17 October 2016 |access-date=22 November 2018 |language=mt |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225223/http://netnews.com.mt/2016/10/17/possibilta-ta-kuntatt-bejn-il-president-tal-mfa-u-andre-schembri-x-xahar-id-diehel/ |url-status=live }} For the following match against Lithuania on 11 October, Schembri was removed as captain and replaced by Michael Mifsud, with the insistence that the decision was a tactical one.{{cite news |url=https://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/sports/michael-mifsud-jiehu-lura-l-faxxa-ta-captain-ghall-partita-tal-lejla-kontra-l-litwanja/ |title=Michael Mifsud jieħu lura l-faxxa ta' captain għall-partita tal-lejla kontra l-Litwanja |trans-title=Michael Mifsud takes back captain's armband for tonight's match against Lithuania |publisher=TVM News |date=11 October 2016 |access-date=22 November 2018 |first=Rodney |last=Vassallo |language=mt |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225232/https://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/sports/michael-mifsud-jiehu-lura-l-faxxa-ta-captain-ghall-partita-tal-lejla-kontra-l-litwanja/ |url-status=live }} In October 2018, he reiterated his stance on the stagnation of Maltese football and the lack of concrete ideas by the governing body to improve it, although he praised the MFA's initiative in assisting youth footballers to foreign leagues.{{cite news |url=http://www.illum.com.mt/ahbarijiet/socjali/53345/ilfutur_talfutbol_malti_qieged_fidejn_nies_bla_idea |title="Il-futur tal-futbol Malti qiegħed f'idejn nies bla idea" – Schembri |trans-title=The future of Maltese football is led by people who lack ideas – Schembri |newspaper=Illum |date=10 October 2018 |access-date=27 November 2018 |first=Liam |last=Carter |language=mt |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110303/http://www.illum.com.mt/ahbarijiet/socjali/53345/ilfutur_talfutbol_malti_qieged_fidejn_nies_bla_idea |url-status=live }}
On 13 November 2018, Schembri announced that he would be retiring from international football following the end of the UEFA Nations League campaign, citing his wish to prolong his club career and to give an opportunity to the younger generation. His last match was on 20 November in the 1–1 draw against the Faroe Islands, finishing off with his 94th appearance.{{cite news |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2018/11/20/malta-settles-for-a-1-1-draw-with-the-faroe-islands/ |title=Malta settles for a 1–1 draw with the Faroe Islands |website=MaltaFootball.com |date=20 November 2018 |access-date=22 November 2018 |archive-date=24 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124142359/http://www.maltafootball.com/2018/11/20/malta-settles-for-a-1-1-draw-with-the-faroe-islands/ |url-status=live }}
Post-playing career
Following his retirement, in June 2020, Schembri was hired as a youth coach for Apollon Limassol, coaching the under-15 team.{{cite news |url=https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/schembri-takes-over-as-apollon-under-15-coach.795954 |title=Schembri takes over as Apollon Under 15 coach |publisher=Times of Malta |date=2 June 2020 |access-date=20 March 2022 |first=Valhmor |last=Camilleri |archive-date=20 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320130025/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/schembri-takes-over-as-apollon-under-15-coach.795954 |url-status=live }} A year later, he was appointed as football director of the club.{{cite news |url=https://www.apollon.com.cy/en/andre-schembri-is-the-new-football-director/ |title=Andre Schembri is the new Football Director |publisher=Apollon Limassol |date=9 June 2021 |access-date=20 March 2022 }}{{cite news |url=https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/andre-schembri-named-football-director-at-apollon-limassol.878072 |title=Andre Schembri named football director at Apollon Limassol |publisher=Times of Malta |date=9 June 2021 |access-date=20 March 2022 |first=Valhmor |last=Camilleri |archive-date=20 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320130025/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/andre-schembri-named-football-director-at-apollon-limassol.878072 |url-status=live }} After a year in this role, in June 2022, Schembri returned to coaching and took over the under-19 team; during that time he also briefly served as an assistant coach with the first team.{{Cite web |last=Lia |first=Gianluca |date=2022-06-19 |title=Schembri relishing coaching opportunity at Apollon |url=https://sport.timesofmalta.com/2022/06/19/schembri-relishing-coaching-opportunity-at-apollon/ |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=SportsDesk |language=en-US}} On 2 June 2024, he was appointed as coach of Anagennisi Deryneia, a club playing in the Cypriot Second Division.{{Cite web |last=Lia |first=Gianluca |date=2024-06-02 |title=Andre Schembri appointed coach of Anagennisi Deryneias, in Cyprus' second-tier |url=https://sport.timesofmalta.com/2024/06/02/andre-schembri-appointed-coach-of-anagennisi-deryneias-in-cyprus-second-tier/ |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=SportsDesk |language=en-US}}
He is a graduate with a sports science degree from the University of Hull,{{cite web |url=https://www.fradi.hu/en/football/men-s/news/remember-him-interview-with-andre-schembri |title=Remember him? Interview with André Schembri |publisher=Ferencvárosi TC |date=25 January 2021 |access-date=25 January 2021 |archive-date=25 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125233818/https://www.fradi.hu/en/football/men-s/news/remember-him-interview-with-andre-schembri |url-status=live }} as well as a UEFA B license holder.
Style of play
Schembri's versatility in forward roles saw him deployed in numerous positions, including an attacking midfielder, a second striker or even a pure striker, as well as playing on the wings.{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2010-05-27/sports-others/Football-Andre-Schembri-Rewarded-with-a-new-contract-at-Ferencvaros-275076 |title=Football: Andre Schembri Rewarded with a new contract at Ferencvaros |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=27 May 2010 |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110339/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2010-05-27/sports-others/Football-Andre-Schembri-Rewarded-with-a-new-contract-at-Ferencvaros-275076 |url-status=live }}{{cite book |title=André Schembri – Għaxar Snin Nilgħab fl-Ewropa |first1=André |last1=Schembri |location=Malta |publisher=Kite Group |year=2018 |pages=23, 93 |isbn=978-9995750480 |language=mt }}{{cite web |url=https://www.lazionews.eu/notizie-lazio/lavversaria-dal-quasi-anonimato-alleuropa-league-lapollon-vuole-diventare-grande/ |title=L'AVVERSARIA. Dal (quasi) anonimato all'Europa League: l'Apollon vuole diventare grande |trans-title=THE OPPONENT. From the (almost) anonymous to the Europa League: Apollon aims to become big |website=LazioNews.eu |date=20 September 2018 |access-date=27 November 2018 |first=Alessandra |last=Marcelli |language=it |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064831/https://www.lazionews.eu/notizie-lazio/lavversaria-dal-quasi-anonimato-alleuropa-league-lapollon-vuole-diventare-grande/ |url-status=live }}
Personal life
Schembri is the son of Eric Schembri and grandson of Salvinu Schembri, both former footballers and Maltese internationals.{{cite web |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081217/sport/schembri-a-true-great.237560 |title=Schembri... a true great |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=17 December 2008 |access-date=18 November 2018 |first=Carmel |last=Baldacchino |archive-date=11 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011001618/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081217/sport/schembri-a-true-great.237560 |url-status=live }} He married Clarissa Ellul, a television presenter, on 3 June 2016 at St. Paul's Church in Rabat.{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2017-05-15/local-news/I-DO-I-belong-to-you-Clarissa-Ellul-Andre-Schembri-6736173480 |title=I DO: I belong to you... Net TV presenter marries international footballer |newspaper=The Malta Independent |date=15 May 2017 |access-date=20 November 2018 |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064749/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2017-05-15/local-news/I-DO-I-belong-to-you-Clarissa-Ellul-Andre-Schembri-6736173480 |url-status=live }} In June 2018, he published an autobiographical book, André Schembri – 10 snin nilgħab fl-Ewropa (André Schembri – 10 years playing in Europe), the first one by a Maltese footballer, detailing his struggles and successes during his career.{{cite news |url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20180603/football/watch-schembri-unveils-biography-to-inspire-young-players.680781 |title=Watch: Schembri unveils biography to inspire young players |newspaper=Times of Malta |date=3 June 2018 |access-date=20 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071514/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20180603/football/watch-schembri-unveils-biography-to-inspire-young-players.680781 |url-status=live }} Since 2017, Schembri and Apollon Limassol have been supporting Dr. Klown, a Maltese non-governmental organisation which provide clown doctor services.{{cite news |url=http://drklown.org/andre-schembri-apollon-fc-supporting-dr-klown/ |title=Andre Schembri' & Apollon FC supporting Dr Klown! |publisher=Dr. Klown |date=9 August 2017 |access-date=22 November 2018 |archive-date=15 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115015003/http://drklown.org/andre-schembri-apollon-fc-supporting-dr-klown/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://netnews.com.mt/2017/07/25/ghaliex-andre-schembri-qed-jiccelebra-hekk/ |title=Għaliex Andrè Schembri qed jiċċelebra hekk? |trans-title=Why is Andrè Schembri celebrating this way? |publisher=NET News |date=25 July 2017 |access-date=22 November 2018 |first=Stewart |last=Said |language=mt |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030311/http://netnews.com.mt/2017/07/25/ghaliex-andre-schembri-qed-jiccelebra-hekk/ |url-status=live }}
Career statistics
= Club =
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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/andre-schembri/ |title=André Schembri |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030257/https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/andre-schembri/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.fussballdaten.de/person/andre-schembri/ |title=Andre Schembri |website=Fussballdaten.de |access-date=16 November 2018 |language=de |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071541/https://www.fussballdaten.de/person/andre-schembri/ |url-status=live }}{{NFT|14617|name=Schembri, André |access-date=17 November 2018}}{{Soccerway|37996|access-date=15 November 2018}} | ||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup{{efn|Includes the DFB-Pokal (Germany), ÖFB-Cup (Austria), Magyar Kupa, Ligakupa (Hungary), Kypello Ellados (Greece), Kypello Kyprou (Cyprus), Taça de Portugal (Portugal)}} !colspan="2"|Continental{{efn|Includes the UEFA Europa League qualifying round and final stage}} !colspan="2"|Other{{efn|Includes the Cypriot Super Cup}} !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="4"|Hibernians
|2002–03 |rowspan="3"|Maltese Premier League |7 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 7 | 0 | ||||
| 2003–04
|26 | 5 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 26 | 5 | ||||
| 2004–05
|11 | 5 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 13 | 6 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!44 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 11 | |
| rowspan="4"|Marsaxlokk
|2004–05 |rowspan="3"|Maltese Premier League |8 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 8 | 2 | ||||
| 2005–06
|24 | 11 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 24 | 11 | ||||
| 2006–07
|19 | 11 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 21 | 12 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!51 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 25 | |
| Eintracht Braunschweig
|2007–08 |29 | 9 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 29 | 9 | |||
| Carl Zeiss Jena
|2008–09 |32 | 4 | 3 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 35 | 6 | |||
| Austria Kärnten
|2009–10 |13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 15 | 2 | |||
| Ferencváros II
|2009–10 |3 | 3 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 3 | ||||
| rowspan="3"|Ferencváros
|2009–10 |rowspan="2"|Nemzeti Bajnokság I |9 | 0 | 6 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 15 | 0 | |||
| 2010–11
|27 | 16 | 1 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 28 | 17 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!36 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 17 | |
| Olympiacos Volou
|2011–12 |0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 1 | |||
| Panionios
|Superleague Greece |21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 24 | 5 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Omonia
|rowspan="2"|Cypriot First Division |25 | 7 | 5 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 30 | 9 | |||
| 2013–14
|33 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 37 | 17 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!58 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 26 | |
| FSV Frankfurt
|2014–15 |9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 11 | 1 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Omonia
|rowspan="2"|Cypriot First Division |15 | 4 | 6 | 6 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 21 | 10 | |||
| 2015–16
|30 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 42 | 17 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!45 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 27 | |
| Boavista
|2016–17 |30 | 3 | 1 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 31 | 4 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Apollon Limassol
|2017–18 |rowspan="2"|Cypriot First Division |29 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 14 | |
| 2018–19
|28 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 43 | 6 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!57 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 20 | |
| Chennaiyin FC
|18 | 5 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 5 | ||||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!446 | 131 | 48 | 20 | 38 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 533 | 161 |
;Notes
{{noteslist}}
= International =
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year{{cite web |title=André Schembri |url=https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=18623 |website=EU-Football.info |access-date=18 November 2018 |archive-date=15 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915230048/https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=18623 |url-status=live }} | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="13"|Malta national team
|2006 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total||94||3 |
:Scores and results list Malta's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Schembri goal.
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||||||
| {{abbr|No.|Number of cumulative goals}} | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition
{{Ig match | n = 1 | d = 11 October 2006 | st = National Stadium, Ta' Qali | ci=Ta' Qali | co=Malta | o = Hungary | sc = 1–0 | fr = 2–1 | comp = UEFA Euro 2008 qualification}} {{Ig match | n = 2 | d = 11 October 2006 | st = National Stadium, Ta' Qali | ci=Ta' Qali | co=Malta | o = Hungary | sc = 2–1 | fr = 2–1 | comp = UEFA Euro 2008 qualification}} {{Ig match | n = 3 | d = 8 September 2007 | st = National Stadium, Ta' Qali | ci=Ta' Qali | co=Malta | o = Turkey | sc = 2–1 | fr = 2–2 | comp = UEFA Euro 2008 qualification}} |
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