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Irish footballer (born 1986)
Joseph Lapira (born August 13, 1986) is a retired footballer. Born in the United States, represented Ireland at youth level.[1] [2] [3]
Early life
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Lapira graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana.[4] University of Notre Dame .[5] [6]
Club career
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In 2006, he was the winner of the Hermann Trophy , awarded to the top collegiate player of the year,[7] [8] USL Premier Development League with Louisiana Outlaws , Lafayette Swamp Cats and Baton Rouge Capitals .
In April 2007, it was reported that Lapira would be joining Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen for a trial at some point in summer 2007,[9] Rangers instead.[10] [11] [12] Falkirk reserves but did not do enough to earn a contract with the Dons.[13]
Instead, Lapira was selected in the third round of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC ,[14] Major League Soccer .[6]
On April 1, 2008, Lapira signed with Norwegian Adeccoligaen side Nybergsund IL-Trysil ,[15] [16] [17]
In March 2011, Lapira signed for I-League 2nd Division side United Sikkim FC .[18] [19]
In the summer of 2011, Lapira returned to Norway after signing again with Nybergsund IL-Trysil.[20]
Career statistics
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International career
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Lapira is a full international for the Republic of Ireland . He qualifies for the Republic by virtue of his Irish mother,[16] Steve Staunton through Lapira's uncle, who worked at the FAI.[7] Ireland on May 23, 2007, against Ecuador ,[21] Willie Browne in 1964.[11]
Awards and honours
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M.A.C. Hermann Trophy Winner (2006)
Soccer America National
Player of the Year (2006)
All-America First Team (2006)
All-BIG EAST First Team (2006)
BIG EAST Offensive
Player of the Year (2006)
All-BIG EAST Third Team (2005)
Participated in the 2019 Joe Lapira FIFA tournament, placing a respectable 21st out of 22 participants (2019)
See also
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References
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^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Lapira, Joseph" . national-football-teams.com . National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 25 September 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2018 .
^ "Player of the Year" . Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2014 .
^ "Joseph Lapira - Notre Dame Athletics" . Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2014 .
^ a b "Joseph Lapira - Another Player with Maltese Roots!" . Archived from the original on 3 June 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2014 .
^ a b "Joseph Lapira Wins M.A.C. Hermann Trophy" . 2 December 2006. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020 .
^ The Bayou's golden boy - Lapira harnesses Ragin' Cajun style to star at Notre Dame Archived 24 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine SI.com, December 27, 2006
^ Dons talent search goes Stateside Archived 3 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine BBC Sport, April 17, 2007
^ "Lapira on trial at Rangers" . RTÉ.ie Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020 .
^ a b "Lapira's Rangers trial cut short" . 25 July 2007. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2020 .
^ Dons give Lapira chance to shine Archived 20 September 2023 at the Wayback Machine BBC Sport, January 23, 2008
^ Transfer round-up Archived 19 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine Scotsman.com, January 31, 2008
^ Miller And Lapira Selected In Major League Soccer SuperDraft Archived 13 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine University of Notre Dame Athletic, January 19, 2008
^ Joseph Lapira Signs...With Tiny Norwegian 2nd Division Club... Archived 2014-04-13 at the Wayback Machine
^ a b What Joe Lapira did next... Archived 20 September 2023 at the Wayback Machine Herald.ie, July 3, 2008
^ "What Joe Lapira did next..." Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2014 .
^ Sengupta, Rahul (22 March 2011). "India: Dazzling Launch For United Sikkim As Bhaichung Bhutia Shows Indian Football Does Have Investors" . Goal.com . Archived from the original on 6 April 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2012 .
^ Baichung's side takes on Shillong outfit Archived 20 September 2023 at the Wayback Machine . The Times of India
^ "Republic of Ireland - J. Lapira - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway" . int.soccerway.com . Archived from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2018 .
^ Republic of Ireland 1-1 Ecuador Archived 3 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine BBC Sport, May 24, 2007
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