 Maldera won his second career league title, with Roma, during the 1982–83 season, after leaving Milan following their relegation to Serie B at the conclusion of the 1981–82 season.Maldera this league victory up with a Coppa Italia with Roma in 1984, also reaching the European Cup final with Roma that season, only to lose out to Liverpool on penalties.Maldera made 10 appearances for Italy between 1974 and 1980.