Maica Garcia is one of the best centre forwards in the history of the women’s game.
The one-time World Champion, three-time European Champion, and two-time Olympic silver medalist with Spain has been nearly unstoppable at various points in her career.
For Sabadell, she represents the epitome of the club’s golden era of players, winning twelve Spanish Championships, and five Euro League titles.
Despite missing a chunk of last season due to a back injury, Garcia proved why she is one of the sport’s all-time greats by returning to form and playing a key role in Spain’s gold medal victories at the European Championships and World League Super Finals.
In 2020, Maica Garcia was voted as the second best centre-forward of the 21st century in our timeless player award.
Maica Garcia’s Top 5 of 2022
1. Maddie Musselman (USA)
United States National Team Player/Club: UCLA /Position: Wing
She is a player with devastating quality; she has a very high level of skill in water polo with incredible technique; she knows how to read the game very well; and she is very decisive in front of goal.
2. Bea Ortiz (ESP)
Spain National Team Player/Club: Sabadell /Position: Driver
She is a very complete player; very decisive, both offensively and defensively. She is also a very explosive player, with a very powerful shot and good effectiveness.
3. Paula Leiton (ESP)
Spain National Team Player/Club: Sabadell /Position: Centre-Forward
What to say: has a natural talent, has a strength that no player on the world circuit can have; technically does wonders; and is a safe bet at both centre-forward and centre-back.
4. Ashleigh Johnson (USA)
United States National Team Player/Club: Ethnikos/Position: Goalkeeper
An incredible goalkeeper; she has both physical and technical qualities that make her, if not the best goalkeeper, one of the best and most consistent on the circuit.
