Top 9 Maltese youngsters to shine in the Maltese First Division… Get to know them before they sparkle!
After we have selected the Top Maltese Young players to shine in the Maltese Premier League this season with their clubs, we are now looking at the Maltese First Division young starlets that are many, ready to kick this season. We have selected the Top 9 Maltese Starlets to shine in the Maltese First Division in the season 2011/12 with ages vary from 17-21 years of age.
With the final stages of the transfer market and final re-touches to their teams the First Division season is ready start. The Maltese First Division is also serving as a platform for the young Maltese starlets to show their talent and to have more playing time as this is an opportunity for these young players to shine. Rather than seating on the bench for years with their mother’s club, many have opted to be loaned out so they can have more playing time and consistency in their performances and we know that this is what Malta U19s and Malta U21s coaches are looking for.
Here are MalteseFootballStarlets.com Top 9 Maltese youngsters to shine in the Maltese First Division…
Zach Muscat (Pieta Hotspurs) Defender/Striker
A very focused player who is very tactically disciplined and we expect great things in the future for this youngster who already plays in the heart of the defence with Malta U21 at 18 years of age.
Opportunity to Shine 9
Clifford Gauchi (Rabat Ajax) Striker
Valletta youth product that won several Youth Cups and he made the right decision to show his showcase and to play in the first division for more playing time. He needs playing time and with Rabat Ajax he can bang in some goals and make his mark as a prolific scorer.
Opportunity to Shine 8.5
Matteo Desira Buttigieg (St.Andrews Luxol) Striker
Already in and around the Malta U19 selection Matteo is a hot prospect in the game and it showed already with his club after scoring some important goals last year. He has been looked by several scouts and also went for trials with Ipswich Town & Plymouth which shows that this youngster has a good future ahead of him if he works hard.
Opportunity to Shine 8.5
Jean Matthias Vella (Vittoriosa Stars) Goalkeeper
Malta Number 1 Goalkeeper to be Jean Matthias Vella is certainly a prospect to look at between posts. The Vittoriosa Stars keeper has the posture to become one of the best keepers on the island. With several suitors since his tender age from abroad the future looks bright for this young player.
Opportunity to Shine 8
Cleaven Cassar (Pieta Hotspurs) Defender
One of many Pieta Hotspurs Nursery graduates is keen to put his mark this season to help Pieta moving back to the Maltese Premier.
Opportunity to Shine 8.5
Daren Falzon (Naxxar Lions) Striker
Daren Falzon is lethal in front of goal as he proves to be a top goal scorer which have helped him earn early calls with the senior squad of Naxxar Lions. He has the potential to be in the Top 10 goalscorers list this season.
Opportunity to Shine 9
Yan Cauchi (Rabat Ajax)
Loaned out by Hibernians, Yan Cauchi will get more experience in this division with the historical Rabat Ajax who are ready to rumble this season.
Opportunity to Shine 8.5
Ishmael Grech (Pieta Hotspurs) Defender
Already forms part of Malta U21s the Pieta Hotspurs defender is one to watch as he is ready to help his team to rise up in division One.
Opportunity to Shine 8
Daniel Balzan (St. Andrews Luxol) Goalkeeper
Being called with Malta U21s is just a sign of this hard working goalkeeper, which is ready to showcase his talent with St.Andrews Luxol club.
Opportunity to Shine 8
Missed one....Ben Camilleri (Lija).
One of the most skillful players on the island.
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