Maurício Alves facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Maurício Alves Peruchi | ||
| Date of birth | 2 January 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Montanha, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 12 April 2014 (aged 24) | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Fluminense | |||
| Villarreal | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007 | Fluminense | 20 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Villarreal C | 26 | (4) |
| 2010–2012 | Villarreal B | 5 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Avaí (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2012–2014 | Boulogne | 42 | (8) |
| Total | 102 | (13) | |
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Maurício Alves Peruchi, known simply as Maurício, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on January 2, 1990, and sadly passed away on April 12, 2014, at the age of 24. Maurício played as a striker, which means he was a forward player whose main job was to score goals for his team.
He began his football journey at Fluminense FC in Brazil. Later in his career, he played for US Boulogne in France.
Early Career and Move to Europe
Maurício started his professional football career at Fluminense FC. This is a well-known club in Brazil. He played there for a while before moving to Europe.
In 2009, Maurício was signed by Villarreal CF, a Spanish football club. He joined their youth and reserve teams. This was a big step for him, moving from Brazil to play in Spain.
Playing in Spain
Maurício first played for Villarreal CF C, which is the third team of Villarreal. He then moved up to Villarreal CF B, the club's reserve team. These teams help young players develop their skills.
While at Villarreal, he also had a loan spell back in Brazil. He played for Avaí for a short period in 2011. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team.
Time in France
In 2012, Maurício moved to France to play for US Boulogne. This club plays in the Championnat National, which is a professional football league in France. He played as a striker for Boulogne for two years.
He was an important player for the team during his time there. He scored several goals and played in many matches.
Sad News
Maurício Alves Peruchi passed away on April 12, 2014. He was only 24 years old at the time. His death was caused by a car accident. This was a very sad loss for his family, friends, and the football community.
See also
In Spanish: Maurício Alves Peruchi para niños
