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 opposing supporters during a league game.[4]

International career

Lucia has been described as "one of the most promising footballers in Malta".[5] She has captained the Malta women's national under-19 football team.[6]

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.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "'Splićani su pristojni, gledaju me s divljenjem i zanima ih odgovor na samo jedno pitanje'". slobodnadalmacija.hr (Archived).
  2. 1 2 "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. ↑ "Maya Lucia - Television Malta article".
  6. ↑ "Maya Lucia, Maltese national team captain". tvmnews.mt.
  7. ↑ "Maya Lucia: Humour can provide a platform for discussion on racism". maltatoday.com.mt.
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