Mauricio Lauzirika
Spanish footballer
About Mauricio Lauzirika
Lived 1934 – 2022 (aged 87). Mauricio Lauzirika was a Spanish association football player and association football coach.
Mauricio Ugartemendia Lauzirika (26 July 1934 – 18 February 2022), commonly known as Mauri, was a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career Born in Gernika, Basque Country, Mauri spent 11 seasons in La Liga with Athletic Bilbao. He made his debut in the competition on 20 September 1953, in a 2–3 home loss against Real Madrid.
Mauri appeared in 293 official matches during his spell at the San Mamés Stadium, scoring 72 goals. In the top flight he also represented CE Sabadell FC, during the second part of the 1965–66 campaign.
International career Mauri won five caps for Spain in one year. His first came on 18 May 1955, in a 1–1 friendly draw with England in Madrid.
Death On 18 February 2022, Mauri died at the age of 87.
Honours Athletic Bilbao La Liga: 1955–56 Copa del Generalísimo: 1955, 1956, 1958
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Who was Mauricio Lauzirika?
Spanish footballer (1934–2022)
When was Mauricio Lauzirika born?
Mauricio Lauzirika was born on 26 July 1934 in Guernica.
When did Mauricio Lauzirika die?
Mauricio Lauzirika died on 18 February 2022 in Guernica.
What was Mauricio Lauzirika's occupation?
Mauricio Lauzirika was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Mauricio Lauzirika?
Mauricio Lauzirika was Spanish.
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· Wikipedia: Mauricio Lauzirika
· DBpedia: Mauri (Spanish footballer)
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