Michael "Mikey" Maldonado (born July 2, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays for USL Championship club San Antonio FC.
Maldonado spent two seasons with UPSL side San Antonio Runners SC in 2019 and 2020.
Maldonado was signed by USL League One side North Texas SC on March 26, 2021. He had attended the club's 2021 open tryout in January and was one of four players invited to participate in the team's preseason training camp. He became the second player to be signed from the club's open tryouts after Bernard Kamungo. He made his professional debut on April 24, 2021, starting in a 4âÂÂ2 win over Fort Lauderdale CF.
On March 14, 2022, Forward Madison FC, also of USL League One, announced they had signed Maldonado for the 2022 season, indicating he could play right back, center back or central midfield. Maldonado was named to the 2022 USL League One All-League Second Team in October 2022.
Maldonado signed with North Carolina FC on January 6, 2023.
Following North Carolina's decision to leave the USL Championship for the 2026 season, Maldonado joined San Antonio FC on December 9, 2025.