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Joao Maleck Flourishes at Guadalupe FC in Costa Rica With Early Goals

Guadalupe FC has reignited his passion for football in a setting he calls more peaceful.

Overview

  • After years in Mexico’s lower divisions following his 2019 conviction, Maleck scored two goals in his first three matches for Guadalupe FC.
  • He credits the Costa Rican environment and time with his wife and child for restoring his happiness on and off the pitch.
  • Maleck served part of a three-year sentence and paid reparations for a fatal 2019 car crash that has constrained Liga MX clubs from signing him.
  • He lauds the quality of Costa Rica’s league and aims to use his strong start as a platform to consolidate his career and target Europe.
  • Despite Mexican outlets deeming a Liga MX return unlikely, Maleck remains hopeful about future opportunities in his home country.