ESPN, a leading international sports news platform, has included young Maltese footballer Haley Bugeja in its ’21 best women players 21 or under’ list.

Out of the 21 players, 18-year-old Haley came in hot at number 15.

“At 16, Bugeja signed for Sassuolo, but the then-unknown forward stamped her authority on her debut Serie A game against Napoli, scoring twice – including a dizzying solo effort in which she wormed her way around four defenders before unleashing a shot with her weaker foot,” ESPN wrote.

“Far from just a flash in the pan, the young Maltese attacker went on to notch 12 goals in her first season, establishing herself as a crucial part of the Sassuolo team that finished the season a whisker outside of a Champions League berth,” it continued.

This incredible accomplishment is just one of many for Haley. Earlier this year, Haley made it onto GOAL’s ’20 best wonderkids in women’s football’ list, ranking third.

Apart from playing for Sassuolo, Haley also happens to be a vital part of the Maltese women’s national team, scoring a whopping five goals over seven appearances.

Well done, Haley!

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