About Mauricinho
Born 1964. Mauricinho is a Brazilian association football player.
Maurício Poggi Villela (born 29 December 1963), commonly known as Mauricinho, is a former football striker who played professionally in Brazil, Japan, Portugal and Spain.
Career Born in Ribeirão Preto, Mauricinho began playing football with local side Comercial Futebol Clube. He appeared in more than 100 Campeonato Brasileiro matches while playing for CR Vasco da Gama, Clube Atlético Bragantino, Clube do Remo and Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas.
In September 1989, Mauricinho signed with RCD Espanyol, where he would only make four Segunda División appearances before the club released him in December 1989.
Mauricinho played for the Brazil team which won the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship in Mexico. He was named in the team of the tournament. Later that year, Mauricinho made an appearance for Brazil at the 1983 Pan American Games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mauricinho?
Brazilian association football player
When was Mauricinho born?
Mauricinho was born on 29 December 1964 in Ribeirão Preto.
What is Mauricinho's occupation?
Mauricinho is an association football player.
What nationality is Mauricinho?
Mauricinho is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mauricinho. https://biography.guide/mauricinho/
MLA: "Mauricinho." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mauricinho/.
Chicago: "Mauricinho." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mauricinho/.
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