Mario Maroto

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Maroto and the second or maternal family name is Argüello.

Mario Maroto Argüello (born 28 November 2003) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Valladolid.

Mario Maroto

Personal information
Full name	Mario Maroto Argüello
Date of birth	(2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth	Valladolid, Spain
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Valladolid
Number	16
Youth career
	Villa de Simancas
	Valladolid
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2025	Valladolid B	76	(5)
2023–2024	→ Atlético Madrid B (loan)	17	(1)
2024–	Valladolid	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 27 May 2025

Career

Born in Valladolid, Castile and León, Maroto joined Real Valladolid's youth sides from CD Villa de Simancas. On 24 November 2020, he extended his contract with the former until 2024.^[1]

Maroto made his senior debut with the reserves on 30 January 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Oriol Rey in a 3–1 Segunda División B away win over CD Covadonga.^[2] He scored his first senior goal on 19 March 2023, netting the B's third in a 3–3 Segunda Federación home draw against CD Palencia Cristo Atlético.^[3]

On 31 August 2023, Maroto was loaned to Primera Federación side Atlético Madrid B for the season.^[4] Upon returning, he was assigned back at the B-team before making his professional – and La Liga – debut on 27 September 2024, replacing fellow youth graduate David Torres in a 2–1 home loss to RCD Mallorca.^[5][6]