Maurício (footballer, born 1971)


Maurício Cardoso da Silva, known simply as Maurício and sometimes as Mauricinho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Discovered in São Paulo's youth ranks, Maurício even participated in training sessions with under-16 national teams. He was part of the squad from 1991 to 1994, with some loan spells during that period, but played in the state championship-winning campaigns of 1991 and 1992. In total he played 25 matches for São Paulo, scoring 3 goals.

Personal life

Maurício has a twin brother named Marcelo who did not become a player. He is currently a pastor at the Renewed Baptist Church in Limeira.

Honours

São Paulo