Jun Badelic Jr. | Picture from Matchday Media
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Florencio “Jun” Badelic Jr., Cebu Soccer Membership’s stalwart between the sticks, has been named the Philippine Soccer League (PFL) 2024–2025 Golden Glove awardee, cementing his standing because the league’s premier goalkeeper.
Badelic’s commanding presence and shot-stopping brilliance noticed him file seven clear sheets in 18 appearances, enjoying a pivotal function in Cebu FC’s marketing campaign that earned them a vital No. 4 end within the standings.
Hailing from Bukidnon, Badelic isn’t any stranger to the Cebuano soccer scene. He initially received the hearts of native followers whereas enjoying for the now-defunct World Cebu FC, the place he grew to become a well-recognized face on the Cebu Metropolis Sports activities Middle in the course of the youth of the PFL.
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Earlier than rejoining Cebu FC in 2023, Badelic showcased his abilities with top-tier golf equipment Meralco Manila and Ceres-Negros. His distinctive basis was solid by way of years of stints with the Philippine U21 and U23 nationwide groups, the place he honed the abilities that now outline his elite goalkeeping profile.
Becoming a member of Badelic as among the many league’s high particular person awardees are Saikou Ceesay, the prolific Gambian striker of Manila Diggers FC, who bagged the Golden Boot after an impressive season, and Shuto Komaki, who was named Most Invaluable Participant.
Komaki’s management and consistency have been instrumental in powering Kaya FC-Iloilo to their third consecutive league title. Most notably, Komaki scored one of many two targets of their shutout victory in opposition to Stallions Laguna final Sunday that received them their PFL title.
Cebu FC, Kaya FC, and Manila Diggers are set to headline the PFL Ultimate 4, with the highest golf equipment vying for a coveted spot within the inaugural ASEAN Soccer Federation (AFF) Membership Championship, the Shopee Cup, scheduled later this yr.
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