Maya Lucia

Maya Lucia (born 6 July 2003) is a Maltese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Croatian First Division club ŽNK Split and the Malta women's national team.[1]

Early life

Lucia started playing football at the age of ten.[2]

Club career

Lucia played for Maltese side Lija Raiders, where she was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[3] In 2021, she suffered racist abuse from Mosta FC supporters during an under-19 league match, in which she also scored her team’s winning goal.[4][5]

International career

Lucia has been described as "one of the most promising footballers in Malta".[6] She has captained the Malta women's national under-19 football team.[7]

Style of play

Lucia has operated as a central midfielder while playing for her club while operating as a defensive midfielder while playing for the Malta women's national football team.[2]

Personal life

Lucia is of Nigerian descent.[8]

References

  1. ^ "'Splićani su pristojni, gledaju me s divljenjem i zanima ih odgovor na samo jedno pitanje'". slobodnadalmacija.hr (Archived).
  2. ^ a b "Maya Lucia - Newsbook article".
  3. ^ "Malta goals a highlight moment for Raiders Lija's in-form Lucia". timesofmalta.com.
  4. ^ "Lucia Wants Youths To Know 'You're Not Alone'". lovinmalta.com.
  5. ^ Abela, Benjamin (18 January 2021). "Malta Football Association Condemns Alleged Racist Attack On Għargħur Footballer". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Maya Lucia - Television Malta article".
  7. ^ "Maya Lucia, Maltese national team captain". tvmnews.mt.
  8. ^ "Maya Lucia: Humour can provide a platform for discussion on racism". maltatoday.com.mt.