Premier League of Belize: Port Layola’s Latrell Middleton named Regular Season MVP

Published by [email protected] at May 20, 2025

Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2025. 3:53 pm CST.

PLB Regular Season MVP Latrell Middleton, 7, facing San Pedro Pirates in April at the Marion Jones Sports Complex – Photo Credit: William George Ysaguirre

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Premier League of Belize has unveiled the standout players from the 2024-2025 Closing Season, with Port Layola’s Latrell Middleton emerging as the Most Valuable Player (Golden Ball) of the regular season. Middleton, who played a crucial role in Port Layola’s dominance during the league’s opening championship, also claimed the Best Forward and Golden Boot (Most Goals Scored) awards, cementing his status as one of Belize’s top football talents.

Despite Port Layola’s early exit in the semifinals at the hands of San Pedro Pirates, their exceptional regular-season performance earned them multiple individual accolades. Argentine Nahuel Leonardo Paz was honoured as the Best Goalkeeper, while Jarret Davis secured the Best Defender award. On the sidelines, Marvin Ottley was recognized as Best Coach, emphasizing Port Layola’s strategic strength throughout the campaign.

Meanwhile, Verdes FC, the closing season champions, also had a strong presence on the awards list. Their forward Krisean Lopez was recognized as the Plkayoffs’ Most Valuable Player. Jordy Polanco received the Best Midfielder accolade, and Lorin Frazer was named Best Manager. Additionally, Verdes FC was acknowledged for their playing style and discipline, earning titles as the Most Entertaining Team and the Fair Play Award winners.

San Pedro Pirates’ Keydenshaay Bowen was celebrated as the Best Young Player, highlighting the next generation of Belizean football stars.

The complete list of award winners for the regular season:

Most Valuable Player (Golden Ball – Regular Season): Latrell Middleton (Port Layola FC)
Most Valuable Player (Golden Ball – Playoffs): Krisean Lopez (Verdes FC)
Best Goalkeeper: Nuel Leonardo Paz (Port Layola FC)
Best Defender: Jarret Davis (Port Layola FC)
Best Midfielder: Jordy Polanco (Verdes FC)
Best Forward: Latrell Middleton (Port Layola FC)
Golden Boot (Most Goals Scored): Latrell Middleton (Port Layola FC)
Best Young Player: Keydenshaay Bowen (San Pedro Pirates FC)
Best Coach: Marvin Ottley (Port Layola FC)
Best Manager: Lorin Frazer (Verdes FC)
Most Entertaining Team: Verdes FC
Fair Play Award: Verdes FC

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