Currently, Maffeo plays for La Liga club Valencia, on loan from Olympiacos.
He represented the Spain national under-17 team from 2013 to 2014.
Maffeo played for Manchester City from 2015 to 2018, making his competitive debut in 2016.
Biography
Early Life
Pablo Carmine Maffeo Becerra was born in Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Catalonia. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth setup of RCD Espanyol in 2003 after moving from Levante Las Planas. Maffeo made his senior debut for Espanyol's reserves at just 15 years old, showcasing his talent early on.
Career Progression
In July 2013, Maffeo took a significant step in his career by signing with Manchester City. Initially part of the under-18 team, he quickly progressed through the ranks, making his competitive debut for the first team in August 2016 during a UEFA Champions League match. Following a successful stint at City, he was loaned to Girona FC, where he made his professional debut in February 2016. Maffeo returned to Girona on loan multiple times, solidifying his reputation as a reliable defender.
After his time at Girona, Maffeo played for VfB Stuttgart from 2018 to 2022, before moving to RCD Mallorca, where he continued to develop his skills. As of 2022, he is playing for RCD Mallorca, contributing to the team's efforts in La Liga.
International Career
Maffeo has represented Spain at various youth levels, including the under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams. Recently, he was called up by Argentina's national team manager Lionel Scaloni for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, highlighting his dual eligibility through his mother's Argentine heritage.
Personal Life
Pablo Maffeo comes from a footballing family; his younger brother, Víctor, is also a defender. Maffeo's diverse heritage includes Italian descent from his father's side and Argentine descent from his mother's side, enriching his identity both on and off the pitch.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Born in Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Catalonia, Maffeo joined Espanyol's youth setup in 2003, from Levante Las Planas. On 7 April 2013, he made his senior debut for the reserves at the age of only 15, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 home win against Constància in the Segunda División B.
Manchester City
On 3 July 2013, Maffeo and compatriot Manu García moved abroad, agreeing to a contract with Manchester City. He was initially assigned to the under-18 team, progressing through the club's Elite Development squad. Maffeo was called up by first-team manager Manuel Pellegrini for a match against Watford on 29 August 2015, but remained unused in the 2–0 home win. He would subsequently make the bench on a few more occasions, aside from appearing with the under-19s in UEFA Youth League. Maffeo made his competitive debut for City 24 August 2016, starting in a 1–0 victory over Steaua București in the play-off round of the UEFA Champions League. His second start came two months later, in a 1–0 loss at Manchester United in the EFL Cup.
Girona
On 13 January 2016, after signing a new three-year contract with City, Maffeo joined Segunda División club Girona on loan until June. He made his professional debut on 7 February, replacing Borja García in a 1–1 home draw against Gimnàstic de Tarragona. On 27 December 2016, it was announced Maffeo would rejoin Girona on loan until the end of the season. On 15 April 2017, he was sent off in stoppage…
Maffeo was a youth international for Spain. On 10 November 2023, he was called up by Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni for games against Uruguay and Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, being eligible to play for the latter country through his mother.
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- Spain national under-17 association football team (2013–2014)
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- Manchester City F.C. (2015–2018)
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- RCD Espanyol B (2013–2013)
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- Girona FC (2016–2016)
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- Spain national under-16 association football team (2013–2013)
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- Spain national under-19 football team (2016–2016)
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- VfB Stuttgart (2018–2022)
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- Girona FC (2017–2018)
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- Girona FC (2019–2020)
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- FC Badalona Women (2002–2003)
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- RCD Espanyol Youth (2012–2013)
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- Manchester City F.C. Reserves and Academy (2013–2015)
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- Sociedad Deportiva Huesca (2020–2021)
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- RCD Mallorca (2021–2022)
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- RCD Mallorca (2022–)
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- Spain national under-21 association football team (2017–2018)
- National team
- Spain
Personal
Maffeo's younger brother, Víctor, is also a footballer and a defender. He is of Italian descent on his father's side and of Argentine descent on his mother's.
Clubs
- RCD Mallorca2022current
- FC Badalona Women2002–2003
- RCD Espanyol Youth2012–2013
- Manchester City F.C. Reserves and Academy2013–2015
- RCD Espanyol B2013–2013
- Spain national under-16 association football team2013–2013
- Spain national under-17 association football team2013–2014
- Manchester City F.C.2015–2018
- Girona FC2016–2016
- Spain national under-19 football team2016–2016
- Girona FC2017–2018
- Spain national under-21 association football team2017–2018
- VfB Stuttgart2018–2022
- Girona FC2019–2020
- Sociedad Deportiva Huesca2020–2021
- RCD Mallorca2021–2022
Played together with
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-16 association football team · 2004–2005- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-17 association football team · 2005–2006
- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-19 football team · 2006–2008
- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
- Abdelaziz AhanfoufVfB Stuttgart
- Abdisalam IbrahimManchester City F.C. · 2010–2014
Abdoul CamaraRCD Mallorca · 2014–2014
Abdoulwhaid SissokoRCD Mallorca · 2015
Abdukodir KhusanovManchester City F.C. · 2025- Abdul MuminGirona FC · 2026
Abdul RazakManchester City F.C. · 2011–2013
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Pablo Carmine Maffeo Becerra is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for La Liga club Valencia, on loan from Super League Greece club Olympiacos.
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