Maya Lucia (born 6 July 2003) is a Maltese professional

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who plays as a

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for the Malta women's national team.

Early life

Lucia started playing football at the age of ten.

Club career

Lucia played for Maltese side Lija Raiders, where she was regarded as one of the club's most important players. 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.

International career

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

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

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Personal life

Lucia is of Nigerian descent.

References

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