Maya Lucia (born 6 July 2003) is a Maltese

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who plays as a midfielder for Croatian First Division club ŽNK Split and 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 opposing supporters during a league game.

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

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lucia, Maya Living people 2003 births Expatriate women's footballers in Croatia Expatriate women's footballers in Italy Malta women's international footballers Maltese expatriate sportspeople in Croatia Maltese expatriate sportspeople in Italy Maltese expatriate women's footballers Maltese women's footballers Women's association football midfielders