Michaël Maria

Michaël Madionis Mateo Maria (born 31 January 1995) is a Curaçaoan professional footballer who plays as a left-back or defensive midfielder for the Curaçao national team.

Adelaide United
In July 2019, Maria was purchased by Adelaide United and signed a two-year contract. Maria made his debut for 'The Reds' in the FFA Cup Round of 32 playing as a winger defeating the Melbourne Knights 5–2. He mutually departed from United on 18 June 2020.

NAC Breda
On 28 January 2021, Maria signed a 2.5-year contract with NAC Breda.

International career
Michaël Maria has played for Curaçao at the U-20 level. He played his first full international match for Curaçao at the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Montserrat on 27 March 2015. He was substituted on in the 65th minute for Papito Merencia.

Honours
Adelaide United
 * FFA Cup: 2019

Curaçao
 * Caribbean Cup: 2017
 * King's Cup: 2019