Dario Maltese (born 29 September 1992) is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie D club Gela.
Born in Palermo, Sicily Island, Maltese started his career at Fincantieri Palermo. In summer 2008 he joined U.S. CittÃÂ di Palermo, a Serie A club from the same city.
On 1 July 2011 Maltese signed a 2-year professional contract with Palermo. He spent two seasons with Viareggio in a co-ownership deal, for a fee of peppercorn (â¬500). On 20 June 2013 Palermo bought back Maltese for â¬45,000.
On 9 July 2013 Maltese was signed by Serie B club Latina from Palermo in another co-ownership deal, along with Gianluca Di Chiara (loan). In January 2014 he left for L'Aquila in a temporary deal.
In June 2014 Palermo gave up the remain 50% registration rights of Maltese to Latina.
On 19 August 2014 Maltese was signed by Lega Pro club Reggiana in a temporary deal, with an option to purchase. On 12 August 2015 Maltese was signed in a 3-year contract.
On 9 October 2019 he joined Serie C club Giana Erminio until the end of the season. On 1 October 2020 he returned to the club for the 2020âÂÂ21 season.
On 28 July 2021 he signed for Serie D club Audace Cerignola.
On 12 July 2022 he signed for Serie D club Lamezia Terme.