About Roy Chipolina
Roy Alan Chipolina (born 20 January 1983) is a Gibraltarian former professional footballer who played as a defender for Lincoln Red Imps. Born in England, he played for the Gibraltar national team, for which he served as captain. == Club career == Chipolina has played for Rock Wolves between 2003 and 2006, and then Gibraltar Premier Division side Lincoln Red Imps since 2006. He became the first Gibraltarian, and oldest player, to score in the fledgling UEFA Europa Conference League when he scored in a 4–1 defeat to Slovan Bratislava on 4 November 2021. He announced his retirement from football on 9 October 2024. == International career == Chipolina made his international debut with the Gibraltar national team on 18 November 2013 in a 0–0 home draw with Slovakia, Gibraltar's first game since being admitted to UEFA. Chipolina scored Gibraltar's first UEFA goal, in their second official game, on 1 March 2014 against the Faroe Islands at Victoria Stadium, which they lost 4–1. == Personal life == Chipolina was born in Enfield, London, but moved to Gibraltar at age four. He moved back to England aged 12, and attended Southgate School, where he featured heavily for the school football team and their offshoot, the Southgate Saints. During his time in Southgate, he had a trial period of three months at Luton Town. He moved back to Gibraltar at age 18.
Biography source: Wikipedia. The profile adds birthday-specific historical context from the Celebs Birthday Today editorial database.