Player Details

Name

Cristian Maidana

Height

5' 11"

Weight

165 lbs

Date of Birth

1.24.1987 (37)

Birthplace

Resistencia, Argentina

Position

Midfielder
Career Summary

Option declined following 2016 season.

A chance creating wizard was tied for second in the league in 2015 with 15 assists and 11 assists in 2014. With a feathery touch and creative instincts Maidana normally likes to operate on the left side whipping in crosses or cutting infield to create.

PROFESSIONAL: Was a full time starter for two years with the Union leading the team in assists both years.

OUTSIDE MLS: After making his debut with Banfield in his home country he was sold to Spartak Moscow (Russia). While playing in Russia also spent 2 years on loan one with Recreativo Huelva (Spain) and one with Huracan (Argentina). Continued his globetrotting with time in Chile with Ranges De Talca who also loaned him out to Atlante (Liga MX) and (Argentinos Juniors) before finally selling him to MLS.