was released by Oxford when his contract expired at the end of the 2012–13 season; he made 39 appearances for the club in league and cup competitions. He spent time on trial at Tamworth that summer and signed in August ahead of the club's new season in the Conference Premier. International career Although born in Norway to a Scottish father and raised in Birmingham, Capaldi chose to represent Northern Ireland. He was eligible because his grandmother was born in Limavady. Capaldi has represented Northern Ireland 22 times at senior level, making his debut in March 2004 in a 1–0 victory over Estonia as well as playing in their famous 1–0 victory over England in September 2005. Capaldi broke Welshman Moses Russell's 78-year-old record for international appearances made by a Plymouth Argyle player when he was awarded his 21st cap in a friendly against Wales. Personal life Capaldi was born in Porsgrunn, Norway, while his Scottish father, John Capaldi, was playing for the local team Pors Grenland. His father also played for Aston Villa and Motherwell and had a spell managing Bolehall Swifts. References External links 1981 births Living people Sportspeople from Porsgrunn Association footballers from Northern Ireland Northern Ireland international footballers Northern Ireland under-21 international footballers Northern Ireland youth international footballers Association football defenders Association football wingers Birmingham City F.C. players Hereford United F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Morecambe F.C. players Oxford United F.C. players Tamworth F.C. players Barwell F.C. players Rushall Olympic F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Northern Premier League players Association football utility players FA Cup Final players