Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Maltenzan's 11th season in the league showcased a team that is steadily building a reputation for dependable and organized football. Finishing in 6th place in the seventh division, the club demonstrated resilience and consistency, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This solid foundation suggests that with some tweaks, Maltenzan could push further up the table in future seasons.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
36
Record
11-3-8
GD
+17
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
6th
Points
36
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Harry Griffiths
LCF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Harry Griffiths
LCF
6 goals
Top assists
Hany Gad
RCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P54
- Scoring
- 44
- P46
- Defence
- 27
- P75
- Goal difference
- +17
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-3-8
Wins
11
50%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+17 GD
Goal Contributions
Harry Griffiths
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Francesco Marino
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Sungho Seong
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Hany Gad
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Fabien Rodriguez
Player · 4G
4
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Maltenzan's 11th season in the league showcased a team that is steadily building a reputation for dependable and organized football. Finishing in 6th place in the seventh division, the club demonstrated resilience and consistency, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This solid foundation suggests that with some tweaks, Maltenzan could push further up the table in future seasons.
The team’s overall performance was marked by collective effort and versatility, with key players contributing across multiple facets of play. Their ability to maintain a reliable defensive record while creating scoring opportunities kept them competitive throughout the season. The blend of experienced contributors and emerging talents points to a promising trajectory for the club.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +17, reflecting strong defensive and offensive balance
- Top scorer Harry Griffiths netted 6 goals, contributing significantly to the attack
- Consistent squad with 9 appearances from several key players
- Solid defensive record with only 27 goals conceded across the season
- Notable team effort with multiple players contributing in various ways
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Maltenzan displayed commendable consistency and balance, there remains room to elevate their offensive output and convert more of their chances into goals. Additionally, tightening defensive organization during critical moments could help reduce the number of goals conceded in tight matches. Developing squad depth and maintaining injury-free periods will be crucial for sustained success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Maltenzan's season was marked by a reliable and balanced approach, with a positive goal difference and a solid league position. Their collective effort and versatility are significant strengths, and the team has the potential to climb higher with targeted improvements in attack conversion and defensive resilience. Overall, a commendable campaign that lays a strong foundation for future growth.