Career Timeline of Daniel Maldini: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 23, 2025

How Daniel Maldini built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Daniel Maldini is a professional Italian footballer. He currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Atalanta in Serie A. He is also a member of the Italy national team. His position is attacking midfielder.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Joined Milan's Youth System

In 2010, Maldini joined Milan's youth system.

2016: Won Under-16 National Championship

In 2016, Maldini was part of the squad that won the Under-16 National Championship (Campionato Nazionale Under-16), defeating Lazio 5–2 in the final.

March 2019: Debut for Italy U-18

In March 2019, Maldini debuted for the Italy national under-18 football team in a 2–0 victory against the Netherlands.

July 2019: Senior Debut for AC Milan

In July 2019, Maldini was called up for pre-season training with the senior team and made his senior debut for AC Milan in the ICC friendly tournament against Bayern Munich.

February 2020: Competitive Game Debut with Milan

In February 2020, Maldini played his first competitive game with Milan in a 1–1 Serie A home draw against Hellas Verona.

September 2021: UEFA Champions League Debut and First Serie A Goal

In September 2021, Maldini debuted in the UEFA Champions League against Liverpool and scored his first goal for Milan in Serie A against Spezia.

October 2021: International Goal for Italy U-20

In October 2021, Maldini scored his first international goal for Italy under-20 in a 1–1 draw against England.

2021: Played in League-Winning Serie A Campaign

Throughout the 2021-2022 season, Daniel Maldini played in 13 matches in the club's league-winning Serie A campaign.

May 2022: Won Serie A Championship

In May 2022, Daniel Maldini won his first trophy, the Serie A championship.

July 2022: Joined Spezia on Loan

In July 2022, Maldini joined Spezia on a one-year loan from AC Milan.

November 2022: First Serie A Goal for Spezia

In November 2022, Maldini scored his first Serie A goal of the season against his parent team, AC Milan, while playing for Spezia.

March 2023: Scored Goal Against Inter Milan

In March 2023, Maldini scored a goal in a 2–1 victory over Inter Milan, marking Spezia's first-ever win against them.

July 2023: Signed by Empoli on Loan

In July 2023, Maldini signed with Empoli on a one-year loan with an option to buy.

2023: Loan to Monza

In 2023, Milan sent Maldini on loan to fellow Serie A club Monza until the end of the 2023–24 season.

January 2024: Loan to Monza

In January 2024, Milan sent Maldini on loan to fellow Serie A club Monza until the end of the 2023–24 season.

July 2024: Permanent Deal with Monza

On July 31, 2024, Daniel Maldini's deal with Monza was made permanent, with the player signing a two-year contract.

October 2024: First Call-Up and Debut for Italy National Team

In October 2024, Maldini received his first call-up with the Italy national team for the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League matches and debuted against Israel in a 4-1 victory.