| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Maldonado | ||
| Date of birth | July 2, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | San Antonio, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | North Carolina FC | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| San Antonio Surf | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | San Antonio Runners | ||
| 2021–2022 | North Texas SC | 26 | (0) |
| 2022 | Forward Madison | 28 | (2) |
| 2023– | North Carolina FC | 30 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 17, 2023 | |||
Michael "Mikey" Maldonado (born July 2, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays for North Carolina FC in USL League One.
Playing career
San Antonio Runners SC
Maldonado spent two seasons with UPSL side San Antonio Runners SC in 2019 and 2020.[1]
North Texas SC
Maldonado was signed by USL League One side North Texas SC on March 26, 2021. He had attended the club's 2021 open tryout in January and was one of four players invited to participate in the team's preseason training camp. He became the second player to be signed from the club's open tryouts after Bernard Kamungo.[2] He made his professional debut on April 24, 2021, starting in a 4–2 win over Fort Lauderdale CF.[3]
Forward Madison FC
On March 14, 2022, Forward Madison FC, also of USL League One, announced they had signed Maldonado for the 2022 season, indicating he could play right back, center back or central midfield.[4] Maldonado was named to the 2022 USL League One All-League Second Team in October 2022.[5]
North Carolina FC
Maldonado signed with North Carolina FC on January 6, 2023.[6]
References
- ^ "NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK: San Antonio Runners SCs Mikey Maldonado". www.sanleefc.com.
- ^ "North Texas SC Signs Defender Mikey Maldonado | FC Dallas".
- ^ "North Texas SC Opens its 2021 Season with 4-2 Comeback Win over Fort Lauderdale CF | FC Dallas".
- ^ "Forward Madison add defender Mikey Maldonado". 14 March 2022.
- ^ "USL League One Announces 2022 All-League Teams". USLLeagueOne.com. USL League One. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "North Carolina FC Signs Midfielder Mikey Maldonado". NorthCarolinaFC.com. North Carolina FC. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
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