Pati Maldaner
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Patrícia Dewes Maldaner | ||
| Date of birth | 8 February 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Pinhalzinho, Santa Catarina, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Palmeiras | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2020 | Chapecoense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Grêmio | ||
| 2024– | Palmeiras | ||
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Brazil U20 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Patrícia Dewes Maldaner (born 8 February 2003), better known as Pati Maldaner, is a professional Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender for Palmeiras.
Early life and youth career
Maldaner was born in Pinhalzinho, Santa Catarina. She began playing football in 2018 with Chapecoense’s youth teams, where she developed technical skills through futsal.[1] In 2019, at the age of 16, she caught the attention of scouts.[2]
Club career
Grêmio
Maldaner joined Grêmio in 2020 and played for four seasons in Brazil’s top-tier women's football competition. She was honored by the club after reaching 50 appearances.[3]
In November 2022, she helped Grêmio secure the Campeonato Gaúcho Feminino title with a victory over Internacional.[4]
She renewed her contract with Grêmio until the end of 2023.[5]
In 2022, Maldaner was part of the Brazil U-20 squad that won the bronze medal at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[6]
Palmeiras
In January 2024, Maldaner signed with Palmeiras, describing it as an important step in her career.[7]
She participated in The Women's Cup in Louisville, United States, where she emphasized the value of playing against international teams.[8]
Maldaner was part of the Palmeiras squad that won the 2024 Campeonato Paulista Feminino, breaking Corinthians' dominance in the competition. The title was decided on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw.[9]
International career
Maldaner represented Brazil at the 2022 South American U-20 Championship.[1]
She was selected for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup squad.[10]
Personal life
Maldaner is also pursuing a degree in nutrition.[1]
Honours
- South American U-20 Championship: 2022 (with Brazil U20)
- Campeonato Gaúcho Feminino: 2022 (with Grêmio)
- Campeonato Paulista Feminino: 2024 (with Palmeiras)
References
- ^ a b c "Patrícia Dewes Maldaner - Palmeiras". SE Palmeiras (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ "Gurias na Seleção: quem é Pati Maldaner, zagueira do Grêmio que defenderá o Brasil na Copa do Mundo sub-20". GZH (in Portuguese). 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Tecnologia, Mave. "Zagueira Pati Maldaner é homenageada pelos 50 jogos pelo Grêmio". Grêmio FBPA (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ "Grêmio goleia o Inter e conquista o título do Gauchão Feminino". GZH (in Portuguese). 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Tecnologia, Mave. "Zagueira Pati Maldaner renova contrato com o Grêmio até o final de 2023". Grêmio FBPA (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Tecnologia, Mave. "Gurias Gremistas são homenageadas na Arena pela conquista do bronze no Mundial Sub-20". Grêmio FBPA (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ "Pati Maldaner é a nova zagueira do time feminino do Palmeiras". SE Palmeiras (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Leme, Joao Pedro Alcantara (2024-08-09). "Zagueira do Palmeiras, Pati Maldaner explica importância de jogar a The Women's Cup". Gazeta Esportiva (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Moura, Raul. "Palmeiras quebra hegemonia do Corinthians e é campeão do Paulista Feminino". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ "Gurias na Seleção: quem é Pati Maldaner, zagueira do Grêmio que defenderá o Brasil na Copa do Mundo sub-20". GZH (in Portuguese). 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2025-03-19.