June Mar Fajardo: the PBA’s MVP king
Kabayan, walang ibang PBA player na may ganitong record. June Mar Fajardo, the San Miguel centre fans call “The Kraken”, won his ninth PBA season MVP, announced by the league on 5 October 2025 for Season 49. The PBA called it a record-extending achievement. FIBA’s profile lists his birth date as 17 November 1989, so he’s 36 in early November 2026 and turns 37 on 17 November.
| Detail | Record |
|---|---|
| Position | Centre |
| PBA club | San Miguel Beermen |
| Season MVPs | 9 (ninth announced 5 October 2025, Season 49) |
| National team | Gilas Pilipinas, including the 2023 FIBA World Cup |
| Born | 17 November 1989 |
Season MVP vs other awards
A season MVP is the league’s top individual award for a whole season. It’s different from a Best Player of the Conference or a Finals MVP. When you compare players, use the full award name, not just “MVP”.
What a dominant centre does
Fajardo’s value isn’t only points. Watch his screens that free the guards, his post position that pulls two defenders, his rebounding and how opponents change their shots near the rim. Some of his biggest plays never show up in the box score. Doon makikita kung bakit siya MVP nang siyam na beses.
San Miguel and the Finals
San Miguel has been one of the PBA’s most successful clubs with Fajardo at the centre. In early November 2026, San Miguel beat Ginebra 101–98 in Game 3 of their Governors’ Cup quarterfinal, with Ginebra leading the series 2–1 (GMA). The series ended on 10 November, when Ginebra won 110–94 to advance 3–2; San Miguel’s Governors’ Cup campaign was over (PBA report). Read the completed results on the PBA scoreboard and the rivalry on Ginebra PBA.
Gilas Pilipinas
Fajardo played for the Philippines in several international campaigns, including the 2023 FIBA World Cup, according to his FIBA game log. FIBA later reported that he had called time on his Gilas career. His national-team record is separate from his PBA honours.
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Quick answers
How many MVPs does June Mar Fajardo have?
Nine PBA season MVPs, the ninth announced on 5 October 2025.
How old is June Mar Fajardo?
Born 17 November 1989: 36 until 17 November 2026, then 37.
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