A versatile, consistent, fast, energetic and hardworking player, Maresca was capable of playing anywhere in midfield; although he was often deployed as a deep-lying playmaker, due to his ability to orchestrate his team's offensive moves and create goalscoring opportunities, his preferred position was in a box-to-box role, either as a central or attacking midfielder, where he often demonstrated his offensive capabilities, eye for goal and adeptness at making late attacking runs into the penalty area.
Maresca, a versatile, reliable, quick, dynamic, and diligent player, could play anywhere in midfield; although he was often positioned as a deep-lying playmaker, due to his ability to organize offensive plays and generate scoring opportunities, his preferred role was box-to-box. He excelled at the center or as an attacking midfielder, showcasing his offensive skills, knack for scoring, and late runs into the penalty area.