João Maleck

Junior Joao Maleck Robles (born 13 March 1999) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Legal issues On 23 June 2019, Maleck was involved in a deadly car accident in his hometown of Guadalajara. The crash claimed the lives of a newlywed couple. At the time, he was speeding and driving while intoxicated when his vehicle collided with the victims' car.

On 23 October 2020, Maleck was convicted of two charges of aggravated homicide. He received a sentence of three years and eight months in prison, along with a financial penalty. However, local laws permit Maleck to be released from prison within fifteen days if he pays the fines. On 15 December 2020, he was granted parole after serving less than half of his sentence.

At the time, Maleck was on loan at Sevilla Atlético. The club parted ways with him just one week after the accident. While in prison, Maleck agreed a contract extension with Santos Laguna. He was later registered with the club's U-20 team.

Personal life

Maleck is of Cameroonian descent. His father is Jean-Claude Maleck a former footballer who played for Tecos UAG and San Luis.