Sergi Franch delivered a standout performance for Club Natació Sant Andreu last weekend, scoring five goals in a 15-13 victory over Catalunya to earn his first MVP award in Spain’s top-tier División de Honor water polo league.
The 19-year-old Figueres native, who developed through the Club Waterpolo Figueres youth system, has now netted 27 goals in 20 league matches this season for Sant Andreu, according to verified team statistics. His five-goal output against Catalunya marked a personal best and proved decisive in securing the weekend victory.
Franch’s performance earned him selection to the league’s “7 ideal” team of the week, recognizing him as one of the top performers across all positions in that round of fixtures. The honor represents his first individual accolade at the national level since joining Sant Andreu’s senior squad.
Currently in his second season with the Catalan club, Franch has become a regular contributor to a Sant Andreu side sitting seventh in the División de Honor standings with 24 points from 20 matches played. The team remains actively engaged in the battle to avoid relegation from Spain’s premier water polo competition.
Sant Andreu’s official website confirmed the team’s recent success in an institutional announcement, noting the emotional significance of their recent achievements amid ongoing efforts to strengthen both athletic and community programs at their Sant Andreu de Palomar facilities.
The water polo star’s rise reflects a broader trend of talent emerging from Girona’s northeastern water polo programs, with Club Waterpolo Figueres serving as a key developmental pathway for players advancing to national competition.
Looking ahead, Sant Andreu has two remaining regular-season fixtures to play as they aim to consolidate their mid-table position and secure top-flight status for next season. Franch’s continued development will be closely watched as he balances individual growth with team objectives in the campaign’s final stretch.
For ongoing updates on División de Honor matches, player statistics and league standings, fans can consult the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation’s official competition portal, which provides real-time data on all sanctioned water polo events nationwide.
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