The Aquatic Sports Association (ASA) of Malta has officially released the final roster of players selected for the Under-16 Boys National Water Polo Team. These young athletes will represent Malta at the U16 European Men’s Water Polo Championships, scheduled to be held in Manisa, Turkey, from 7 to 13 July 2025. The announcement underscores Malta’s commitment to developing talent and competing on the international stage.
The final team selected
The team, selected by head coach Anthony Farrugia and his staff, features a mix of talented goalkeepers and skilled field players from across Malta’s top water polo clubs:
Goalkeepers:
- Luigi Gatt (Marsascala)
- Thomas Schembri (San Giljan)
- Peter Ransley (Neptunes)
Field Players:
- Jake Colombo (Marsascala)
- Mattias Agius (Marsascala)
- Nathan Spiteri (Marsascala)
- Jake Simpson (Marsascala)
- Max Lanzon (Neptunes)
- Benji Lewis (Neptunes)
- Gianni Schembri (Neptunes)
- Andreas Buhagiar (Neptunes)
- Luke Stanisljavic (Neptunes)
- Zac Schranz (Neptunes)
- Kynan Dowling (Neptunes)
- Jack Zammit (San Giljan)
- Sebastian Van Wyk (San Giljan)
- Jamie Dimech (San Giljan)
- Matthew Soler (Sliema)
- Giulio Massa (Sliema)
- Luke Camilleri Bowman (Sliema)
The players will soon be informed about their training schedules and upcoming matches. This rigorous training program will prepare them for the intense competition in Turkey, where they will face Europe’s strongest teams.
The ASA has urged club secretaries to notify the selected players of their inclusion in the team. The announcement highlights the collaborative effort of Malta’s water polo clubs, which continue to nurture young talent and contribute to the national team’s development.
As Malta prepares for the championship, the team is determined to make an impact and gain invaluable experience. The selection of players from clubs such as Marsascala, Neptunes, San Giljan, and Sliema reflects the depth of talent in the sport within the country.
Supporters eagerly await the team’s performance in Manisa, where they hope to showcase Malta’s growing prowess in water polo. For further updates, follow the ASA on their official platforms.
