Carlos Fabián Maldonado Bineiro (born 30 July 1963) is a Venezuelan football manager and former player who played as a central midfielder.

Maldonado was nicknamed "Carlitos" during his playing career.

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Maldonado played professional football in Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.

He obtained a total number of 20 caps for the Venezuela national football team, scoring four goals.

He is the father of Giancarlo Maldonado, who also started a professional football career.