Luis Maldonado (footballer, born 1985) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luis Eduardo Maldonado Presa | ||
| Date of birth | 26 March 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Rampla Juniors | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Progreso | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007 | Progreso | ||
| 2008 | Villa Española | ||
| 2009 | Portuguesa FC | ||
| 2009–2010 | El Tanque Sisley | ||
| 2010 | Durazno FC | ||
| 2011 | Sportivo Luqueño | 5 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Boston River | ||
| 2012–2013 | Gimnasia Jujuy | 29 | (0) |
| 2013 | Miramar Misiones | 11 | (0) |
| 2014 | Marathón | 19 | (1) |
| 2014 | Mitre | 11 | (0) |
| 2015 | Deportivo Quito | 16 | (3) |
| 2015 | Chacarita Juniors | 17 | (2) |
| 2015–2018 | The Strongest | 63 | (3) |
| 2018 | Peñarol | 4 | (0) |
| 2018 | Cobreloa | 7 | (0) |
| 2019 | Sport Huancayo | 18 | (0) |
| 2020 | Nueva Chicago | 6 | (0) |
| 2020– | Rampla Juniors | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:14, 27 August 2020 (UTC) | |||
Luis Eduardo Maldonado is a professional Uruguayan footballer. He was born on March 26, 1985, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Luis plays as a centre back, which is a key defensive position in football. He has played for many different clubs throughout his career.
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Early Career and First Clubs
Luis Maldonado started his football journey in Uruguay. He began playing for Progreso in 2007. After that, he moved to Villa Española in 2008.
Playing in South America
In 2009, Luis played for Portuguesa FC. He then joined El Tanque Sisley from 2009 to 2010. In 2010, he played for Durazno FC. These early years helped him gain experience on the field.
Journey Through Different Leagues
Luis Maldonado's career took him to various countries in South America. He played for clubs in Paraguay, Argentina, Honduras, and Ecuador.
Paraguay and Argentina
In 2011, Luis played for Sportivo Luqueño in Paraguay. He made 5 appearances for the team. From 2011 to 2012, he returned to Uruguay to play for Boston River. He then moved to Argentina, joining Gimnasia Jujuy from 2012 to 2013, where he played 29 matches.
Central and South American Adventures
Luis Maldonado continued to explore new leagues. In 2013, he played for Miramar Misiones in Uruguay. The next year, 2014, he joined Marathón in Honduras, scoring 1 goal in 19 games. Later in 2014, he played for Mitre in Argentina.
Ecuador and Back to Argentina
In 2015, Luis played for Deportivo Quito in Ecuador, where he scored 3 goals in 16 matches. He then returned to Argentina to play for Chacarita Juniors, scoring 2 goals in 17 games.
Later Career and Recent Clubs
Luis Maldonado continued to play at a high level, joining some well-known clubs.
Success with The Strongest
From 2015 to 2018, Luis had a significant period with The Strongest in Bolivia. He played 63 matches and scored 3 goals for the team. This was one of his longest stays at a single club.
Return to Uruguay and Chile
In 2018, Luis briefly played for Peñarol, a famous club in Uruguay. He made 4 appearances there. Later that year, he moved to Chile to play for Cobreloa, where he played 7 matches.
Peru and Argentina Again
In 2019, Luis Maldonado played for Sport Huancayo in Peru, appearing in 18 games. In 2020, he joined Nueva Chicago in Argentina for 6 matches.
Current Club: Rampla Juniors
As of 2020, Luis Maldonado joined Rampla Juniors back in Uruguay. He has continued his career there, adding to his long list of clubs.
See also
In Spanish: Luis Maldonado para niños
