Paolo Maldonado
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Paolo Freddy Maldonado Farje (born 12 August 1973) is a Peruvian football manager and former player who manages Universitario (women).
Early life
[edit]As a child, Maldonado aspired to become an engineer, before becoming a professional footballer.[1]
Playing career
[edit]Maldonado was nicknamed "Manzanita".[2] During his career, he won five league titles and the 2003 Copa Sudamericana.[3] During his career, he was known as a locker room prankster.[4]
Managerial career
[edit]After retiring from professional football, Maldonado became a manager.[5]
Style of play
[edit]Maldonado was known for utilizing his short height to take on opposing players.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Maldonado grew up supporting Peruvian side Universitario, a club he would later play for.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Paolo Maldonado: "En el camarín de Universitario de Deportes también hacíamos el trencito"". depor.com (Archived).
- ^ "Paolo Maldonado: "Ahora hago el 'trencito' en mi casa"". elpopular.pe (Archived).
- ^ "golazo de Paolo Maldonado a Alianza Lima compite en las redes". golperu.pe (Archived).
- ^ "Paolo Maldonado y sus mil y una en los vestuarios del fútbol: anécdotas inéditas". trome.com (Archived).
- ^ "los 5 mejores jugadores que pasaron por ambos equipos y dejaron huella internacional". infobae.com. 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Paolo Maldonado: "En el equipo de Comizzo hay muchos con mis características"". elbocon.pe (Archived).
- ^ "Paolo Maldonado, recuerdos de un crack del mediocampo". once.pe (Archived).
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