Thane Micallef of Valletta FC won the Malta Premier Coach of the Year award during the successful fifth edition of the MFCA Awards, held at a leading hotel in Sliema. The Malta Football Coaches Association honoured the best coaches, players and teams who excelled throughout the 2025/2026 season.
The event, attended by leading figures from the sporting community and representatives of football clubs, also saw a record 26 awards presented to coaches who made the greatest impact on Maltese football.
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Valletta also enjoyed a successful evening after being named Team of the Year, following their triumphs in the FA Trophy and the Jubilee Cup during the past season.
Federico Varela was voted Men’s Player of the Year, while Yulya Carella received the Women’s Player of the Year award in recognition of her outstanding performances throughout the season.
These were among the main honours presented during an evening that once again highlighted the important contribution of coaches and all those who play a key role in local football.
MFCA Awards 2026 – Full List of Winners
Under-15 Coach of the Year – Romao Romeu Pericles
Under-17 Coach of the Year – Matthew Griscti
BOV Youth Leagues Coach of the Year – Kurt Baldacchino
Gozo Second Division Coach of the Year – Alexandar Simoncic
Gozo First Division Coach of the Year – Daniel Bogdanovic
Nursery Head Coach of the Year – Etienne Vella
BOV National Amateur League 2 Coach of the Year – Bruno Menezes
BOV National Amateur League 1 Coach of the Year – Daniel Agius
Goalkeepers’ Coach of the Year – Alex Camilleri
Women’s League Coach of the Year – Ryan Vella
Women’s Player of the Year – Yulya Carella
Team of the Year – Valletta FC
Player of the Year – Federico Varela
BOV Challenge League Coach of the Year – Andrew Cohen
Malta Premier League Coach of the Year – Thane Micallef
