Diego maurício

“I already know the ambition of the club is to win games and defend the ISL title and we will also be playing in the AFC Champions League which is a big motivation not only for me, but for all the players. I am ready for the challenge and I can’t wait to get onto the pitch.” The centre-forward has been signed by Des Buckingham's side as a replacement for Ygor Catatau, who officially left the club yesterday (20 January). Mauricio will wear the No. 33 jersey for Mumbai City FC and undergo a mandatory quarantine before joining the squad. Catch the latest here on Sportskeeda! What will Diego Mauricio bring to Mumbai City FC? Mauricio came up through Brazilian outfit Flamengo's academy before making his first-team debut in 2010. He made 57 appearances for them across two years, scoring six goals and laying out seven assists. The forward has since played for a number of clubs including Red Bull Bragantino, SJZ Ever Bright, Vitoria Setubal and Gangwon FC. It was at Gangwon that he enjoyed his most prolific spell, netting 20 times in 74 matches between January 2017 and December 2018. He has also scored three goals in 11 appearances for Brazil's U20 side. A solid signing for Mauricio has also ventured previously on to Indian shores, having spent the 2020-21 ISL season with Odisha FC. The 30-year-old made 20 appearances for the Juggernauts, scoring 12 goals and laying out two assists. Overall, Mauricio has 50 goals and 29 assists in 245 matches across his club career. He will bring ...

The forward constantly posed a threat to opposing defences with his exceptional football skills throughout the ISL 2022-23 campaign, securing the prestigious The 31-year-old carried his scintillating form to the Hero Super Cup and Hero Club Playoffs, where he played a pivotal role in Odisha FC’s triumphant journey. He was honoured with the Hero of the Tournament award in the In the Hero Club Playoffs match The talisman spoke to Here are the excerpts: How does it feel to have that Golden Boot around you? The feeling is nice because (I am) the top scorer in the league. (I) scored a lot of goals, and the team played well. For me, I think this season was the best season of my life. I am feeling great because I put (my) everything this season and it gave me back so many good things. You obviously had different competitors like Bartholomew Ogbeche and other strikers from other teams. But when did you think that you would definitely win the Golden Boot this season? There were a lot of players and many strikers. In India, there are plenty of good players, but for me, I do my job every day in training. I push myself harder because for me you have to push yourself and it is impossible to win something without pushing yourself. You take the individual trophies, you take the collective trophies, and it is impossible to win them without pushing yourself. This season, everything has been good. You worked with Josep Gombau in the ISL and then with Clifford Miranda in the Hero Super Cup. ...

ISL 2022 Transfers: Mumbai City FC sign Brazilian forward Diego Mauricio- check detail The Rio de Janeiro-born marksman joined Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC in the 2020/21 season where he racked up 12 goals and 2 assists in 20 games. Maurício joins the Islanders off the back of a short stint with Qatari second division side Al Shahania, where he was the top scorer with eight goals in nine games across all competitions. ISL 2022 Transfers: Mumbai City FC sign Diego Mauricio: Diego Mauricio will wear the number 33 shirt for Mumbai City FC. The Brazilian has arrived in Goa and will undergo a mandatory quarantine before joining the Mumbai camp. I am happy to be back in India and I am delighted to join the champions Mumbai City. I had a good experience last season playing in the ISL but I feel like I have a lot more to achieve in India. The expectations are high when you join a club of Mumbai City’s stature. I already know the ambition of the club is to win games and defend the ISL title and we will also be playing in the AFC Champions League which is a big motivation not only for me, but for all the players. I am ready for the challenge and I can’t wait to get onto the pitch”, said Mauricio. ISL 2022 Transfers: Mumbai City FC sign Diego Mauricio: Des Buckingham said, “I am delighted to be able to welcome Diego to the club. He possesses great quality and he has shown it in his time in the ISL last season. His familiarity with the competition will certainly help us an...

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Odisha FC’s striker Diego Mauricio has set the target for their next season as the club prepares for the AFC Cup challenge that lies ahead of them. Last season Odisha FC talisman, Diego Mauricio, showcased remarkable resilience and determination in front of the goal, contributing to an unforgettable season for the Juggernauts. As the new season approaches Mauricio believes that their aim is to work hard for the next season and see the result that their hard work brings to them. Mauricio spoke to indiansuperleague.com in an exclusive interview and said, “We had a long season this time, which was good for us and the club. As we approach the next season, our aim is to continue working hard and see what it brings us.” Odisha FC qualified for the AFC Cup for the first time in their history. Mauricio has had the first-hand opportunity to experience the nature of the competition with Mumbai City FC. He reflected on how this will turn out to be a different challenge for the club. “It was an incredible experience with Mumbai City FC, being the first Indian club to win a game in the AFC Champions League, and I even scored a goal in that match. It was a truly amazing moment.” “Now, as Odisha FC qualified for the AFC Cup for the first time, I scored in the qualifying game as well. Once again, it was a crazy moment for me.” “Having the experience of playing against top teams in the AFC Champions League, I am looking forward to the AFC Cup. We will be co...

Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC HIGHLIGHTS: Hero Super Cup 2023 Final HIGHLIGHTS: BFC vs OFC HIGHLIGHTS: Odisha FC won the Hero Super Cup 2023 after defeating Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the championship match. The Juggernauts’ first piece of cutlery is this. Sunil Chhetri cut into their lead late in the second half after Diego Mauricio scored twice in the first half. But it turned out to be too little, too late and wasn’t enough. Sandesh Jhinghan missed a great opportunity to tie the game with a last-second header. Follow Indian Super League and Indian Super Cup LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN Up against seasoned opponents in the shape of Bengaluru, Odisha did all the damage in the first half with two goals from Diego Maurício. Clifford Miranda also made history, becoming the first Indian coach to win the Hero Super Cup. Bengaluru FC, playing their third final of the season, started off as the more authoritative of the two sides in a rain-lashed kick-off. The Blues kept plenty of possession in the opposition half, while Odisha, who had conceded two early goals in their last two games, were content with sitting back, making a cautious start to their first-ever final. However, as the rain died down, so did Bengaluru’s command on the ball. Odisha began causing trouble from set-pieces, with Carlos Delgado’s close-range volley from Sahil Panwar’s corner their first real chance. Sandesh Jhingan was on hand to make a last-ditch block for Bengaluru. The breakthrough came in dramatic fashion for...

ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC Sign Brazilian Forward Diego Maurício On Short-Term Deal Brazilian Diego Mauricio will stay for Mumbai City FC in the ISL 2021-22 till May 31. He last played for Qatari second division side Al Shahania. • • • • • Brazilian Forward Diego Maurício played for Odisha FC in the 2020-21 season of Indian Super League. ISL Reigning Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mumbai City FC on Friday announced the signing of Brazilian forward Diego Maurício on a short-term deal. The 30-year-old forward joins the club on a short-term deal till May 31. “The expectations are high when you join a club of Mumbai City’s stature. I am ready for the challenge and I can’t wait to get onto the pitch,” Maurício was quoted as saying in a media release. Maurício started off his footballing career in 2006 through the famed academy of Flamengo in Brazil before moving onto the first team where he plied his trade until 2012. Over the next few years, he enjoyed stints in Brazil (Sport Recife and Red Bull Bragantino), Russia (FC Spartak Vladikavkaz), Portugal (Vitória FC), Saudi Arabia (Al Qadisiyah), China (Cangzhou Mighty Lions) and in South Korea (Gangwon FC and Busan IPark) before returning to Brazil in 2020 with Centro Sportivo Alagoano. He joined ISL side Odisha FC in the 2020-21 season and now joins the Islanders off the back of a short stint with Qatari second division side Al Shahania. Visually told • Protestors Vandalise Banks In Lebanon, Demand Return Of... • In Photos:...