Justin Garcia, Jem Gordon snare top TTPFL prizes

Defence Force central defender Justin “Shiggy” Garcia was named the Player of the Season for the inaugural TT Premier Football League (TTPFL) competition at the awards ceremony last night.

Garcia, who beat Tiger Tanks Club Sando forward Nathaniel James and AC Port of Spain midfielder Duane Muckette to the prize, helped the Army/ Coast Guard combination to a league and cup double.

Defence Force defender Justin Garcia (third from right) celebrates his team’s opening goal against AC POS during TTPFL action at the Arima Velodrome on 24 June 2023.
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In the TTPFL Tier 2 competition, the top individual prize went to FC Phoenix forward Mickaeel Jem Gordon who was also instrumental in his team’s success.

Gordon got the nod ahead of FC Phoenix teammate and goalkeeper Duvaughn Daniel and QPCC FC midfielder Sean De Silva.


The following are the top individual performers in TTPFL Tier 2:

Goalkeeper of the season: Duvaughn Daniel (FC Phoenix)

Shortlisted goalkeepers: Dillon King (QPCC), Cleon John (Police FC)

Defender of the Season: Eric Charles (Petit Valley Diego Martin United)

Shortlisted defenders: Javon Williams, Jeremiah Bristol (both FC Phoenix)

Midfielder of the Season: Sean de Silva (QPCC)

Shortlisted midfielders: Bringsluck Nche (Petit Valley Diego Martin United), Trevin Caesar (FC Phoenix)

Forward of the Season: Mickaeel Jem Gordon (FC Phoenix)

Shortlisted forwards: Isaiah Leacock (Harlem Strikers), Jason Devenish (QPCC)

Player of the Season: Mickaeel Jem Gordon (FC Phoenix)

TTPFL Tier 2 Player of the Season Mickaeel Jem Gordon of FC Phoenix (right) collects his trophy from Minister of Sport Shamfa Cudjoe.
Photo: TTPFL

Shortlisted players: Duvaughn Daniel (FC Phoenix), Sean De Silva (QPCC)

Golden Boot: Mickaeel Jem Gordon (FC Phoenix) – 8 goals

Coach of the Season: Nigel De Souza (FC Phoenix)

The following are the top performers in the TTPFL Tier 1:

Goalkeeper of the Season: Christopher Biggette (Defence Force)

Defence Force goalkeeper Christopher Biggette.
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Shortlisted goalkeepers: Marvin Phillip (AC Port of Spain), Denzil Smith (W Connection)

Defender of the Season: Justin Garcia (Defence Force)

Shortlisted defenders: Josiah Trimmingham (Club Sando), Randanfah Abu Bakr (AC Port of Spain)

Midfielder of the Season: Duane Muckette (AC Port of Spain)

Club Sando attacker Nathaniel James (right) tussles for the ball with AC Port of Spain captain Duane Muckette during TTPFL action at the Larry Gomes Stadium on 19 March 2023.
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Shortlisted midfielders: John-Paul Rochford (AC Port of Spain), Justin Sadoo (Defence Force)

Forward of the Season: Nathaniel James (Club Sando)

Shortlisted forwards: Ataullah Guerra (La Horquetta Rangers), Brent Sam (Defence Force)

Player of the Season: Justin Garcia (Defence Force)

Defence Force defender Justin Garcia (right) receives his TTPFL Player of the Season award from Minister of Sport Shamfa Cudjoe.
Photo: TTPFL

Shortlisted players: Nathaniel James (Club Sando), Duane Muckette (AC Port of Spain)

Golden Boot: Nathaniel James (Club Sando) – 15 goals

Coach of the Season: Lloyd Andrews (Defence Force)

Knockout Cup

Golden Boot: Brent Sam (Defence Force) – 7 goals

Defence Force forward Brent Sam (centre) takes aim during the TTPFL Knock Out final against La Horquetta Rangers at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex on 15 July 2023.
Sam scored a hattrick in his team’s 5-3 win.
Photo: Nicholas Bhajan/ Wired868
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