Degiorgio started his career with Hamrun Spartans and then also played for Naxxar Lions, Lija Athletic and Marsaxlokk.
A product of amateur club Ħamrun Liberty, he started his playing career in the MAFA League.
On 4 April 1981 Degiorgio earn his first international cap in a national team game against East Germany .
Malta lost 1-2 but Degiorgio's performance earned him a regular place in the National XI.
However, a successful protest against his eligibility forced him to stop after playing only one game in the Premier League.
It was a singular honour for the young midfielder, which continued to enhance his reputation as one of the best Maltese footballers of the modern era.