Maya Lucia shatters records with Apollon Ladies

Maltese midfielder Maya Lucia made history and shattered records with the Apollon women's football team on Friday.

In the final match for the cup, the Apollon Ladies won 2-1 against the Aris Ladies, a comeback after losing their previous match to the same opponent 4-1.

Lucia was the only utilised substitute for Apollon, coming on in the second half and providing the team’s most dangerous setup on goal with a last-minute cross to teammate Freda.

Lucia has played with a number of other European clubs, such as Gdansk in Poland, Genoa in Italy, as well as Split and Osijek in Croatia

The cup final broke attendance records for a women’s match, more than doubling the previous record. 

It was also the first time the official men’s AlphaOmega stadium hosted a match between female teams.

The Apollon Ladies ended the season as double winners, securing both the league and the cup. 

Lucia signed a one-year contract with Apollon Ladies in October 2025.

Apollon Coach Laurent Fassotte had reportedly been following Lucia since her time with Malta's U-19 national team, where she caught his attention by scoring four goals against Cyprus.

Lucia has played with a number of other European clubs, such as Gdansk in Poland, Genoa in Italy, as well as Split and Osijek in Croatia.