Maurinho (footballer, born 1933) facts for kids
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Mauro Raphael Maurinho in El Gráfico of 1961
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Mauro Raphael | ||
| Date of birth | 6 June 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Araraquara, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 28 June 1995 (aged 62) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1951 | Guarani | ||
| 1952–1959 | São Paulo | ||
| 1959–1960 | Fluminense | ||
| 1961–1962 | Boca Juniors | 10 | (1) |
| 1963 | Vasco da Gama | ||
| 1963 | Fluminense | ||
| National team | |||
| 1954–1957 | Brazil | 12 | (4) |
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Mauro Raphael, known to many as Maurinho, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on June 6, 1933, and passed away on June 28, 1995. Maurinho was famous for playing as a striker, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals for his team. He also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team in the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
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Maurinho's Football Journey
Maurinho started his professional football career in Brazil. He played for several big clubs in his home country. Later, he even played for a famous team in Argentina.
Starting in Brazil
Maurinho began his career in 1951 with a club called Guarani. He quickly showed his skills on the field. In 1952, he moved to São Paulo FC, one of Brazil's biggest clubs. He played there for many years, until 1959. After that, he joined Fluminense for a short period.
Playing for Boca Juniors
In 1961, Maurinho made a big move to Argentina. He joined Boca Juniors, a very popular team in Argentina. He played 10 games for them and scored 1 goal. This was an exciting time in his career, playing in a different country.
Back to Brazilian Clubs
After his time in Argentina, Maurinho returned to Brazil. In 1963, he played for Vasco da Gama. Later that same year, he rejoined Fluminense, the club he had played for before.
Maurinho and the Brazil National Team
One of the biggest achievements for any football player is to represent their country. Maurinho played for the Brazil national team from 1954 to 1957.
World Cup Experience
He was part of the Brazil squad that played in the 1954 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge tournament where teams from all over the world compete. Playing in the World Cup is a dream for many footballers. Maurinho played 12 matches for Brazil and scored 4 goals during his international career.
