Christian Maldini


Christian Maldini is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Pro Sesto.

Career

Early career

Maldini started his career at A.C. Milan Primavera but never broke through to the first team. In 2014, he spent half-season on loan at Brescia, but failed to make an appearance for the side. In honour of his late grandfather, Cesare, Maldini was named as the Milan Primavera captain for a friendly match against Novara in April 2016.
In July 2016, Maldini left Milan for Reggiana, and subsequently loaned out to Hamrun Spartans. On 18 September 2016, he made his professional debut in the Maltese Premier League, playing as a starter in a 3–1 victory against St. Andrews.
On 15 October 2016, Maldini committed defensive mistakes that led to all goals, including an own goal, in a 0–3 defeat against Sliema Wanderers.

Later career

On 23 January 2017, Maldini's loan at Hamrun Spartans was terminated and he was released by Reggiana to join Pro Sesto in Serie D.
He spent the 2017–18 season with Serie C club Fondi. On 6 July 2018, he was unveiled as a new player of Serie C club Pro Piacenza.
Pro Piacenza experienced financial troubles in the winter of 2019, and on 5 February 2019 he signed with Fano until the end of the 2018–19 season. In November 2019, he returned to Pro Sesto.

Style of play

A left-footed defender, Maldini is capable of playing as a centre-back and as a left-back.

Personal life

Christian is the son of former Milan and Italy player Paolo Maldini, and the grandson of Cesare Maldini. His younger brother, Daniel, is a footballer who currently plays for A.C. Milan. He is of Venezuelan descent through his mother.