During his playing career, Buttigieg played for Sliema Wanderers FC, Brentford, Swindon Town (both in England, the latter on loan from the former), Floriana F.C. and Valletta FC.
During his playing career, Buttigieg played for Sliema Wanderers, leaving the club in 1989. He also played for Brentford, Swindon Town (both in England, the latter on loan from the former), Floriana F.C. and Valletta FC.