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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

Sam scored a hattrick in his team’s 5-3 win.
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