Patrícia Dewes Maldaner
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| 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
[edit]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
[edit]Grêmio
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Maldaner is also pursuing a degree in nutrition.[1]
Honours
[edit]- South American U-20 Championship: 2022 (with Brazil U20)
- Campeonato Gaúcho Feminino: 2022 (with Grêmio)
- Campeonato Paulista Feminino: 2024 (with Palmeiras)
References
[edit]- ^ 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.