Floriana midfielder Matias Nicolas Garcia has been named December’s Most Valuable Player.
Garcia delivered standout performances in the crucial Top 6 matches, securing 1-0 December victories over Sliema Wanderers and Birkirkara, which were instrumental in helping Floriana finish on top and win the Opening Round.
His exceptional mobility up and down the pitch, off-the-ball movement, and pinpoint accuracy in final passes, highlight the quality the Malta international brings to the game.
Out of 36 total votes, Garcia received 11, edging out his Floriana teammate Carlo Zammit Lonardelli (7 votes). Ħamrun’s Joseph Mbong (5 votes) and Sliema’s Geoffrey Acheampong, along with Żabbar’s Brian Gambarte (both with 4 votes).
Matias Nicolas Garcia was presented with the December MVP trophy by LifeStar Insurance Head of Sales, Chris Chetcuti, just before kick off in Floriana’s 4-0 win over Naxxar Lions at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Congratulations to Matias on winning this award as the Most Valuable Player for December.
GARCIA Matias Nicolas (22.07.1996) – Career Profile
*176 appearances in Malta all competitions, of which 149 in MPL (14 goals, of which 11 in MPL)
*2 caps for Malta
*Born in La Banda (Argentina), obtained Maltese citizenship.
*Introduced in Malta by Senglea Athletic in 1st Div 2016/17, debut vs Sirens (6-1) on 24 February 2017.
*MPL debut with Senglea on 19.08.2017 vs Sliema Wanderers
*Sixth season with Floriana who he joined from Senglea in summer 2019
*Former player of Belgrano de Cordoba in Argentina and Metalurh Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine.
