Career
Palermo
Born in Palermo, Sicily Island, Maltese started his career at Fincantieri Palermo. In summer 2008 he joined United States. Città di Palermo, a Serie A club from the same city. Viareggio
On 1 July 2011 Maltese signed a 2-year professional contract with Palermo.
He spent two seasons with Viareggio in a co-ownership deal, for a fee of peppercorn (€500).
On 20 June 2013 Palermo bought back Maltese for €45,000. Latina
On 9 July 2013 Maltese was signed by Serie B club Latina from Palermo in another co-ownership deal, along with Gianluca Di Chiara (loan).
In January 2014 he left for L"Aquila in a temporary deal. In June 2014 Palermo gave up the remain 50% registration rights of Maltese to Latina.
Reggiana
On 19 August 2014 Maltese was signed by Lega Pro club Reggiana in a temporary deal, with an option to purchase.
On 12 August 2015 Maltese was signed in a 3-year contract.