Mauricinho
Maurício Poggi Villela, commonly known as Mauricinho is a former football striker who played professionally in Brazil, Japan, Portugal and Spain.Career
Born in Ribeirão Preto, Mauricinho began playing football with local side Comercial Futebol Clube. He appeared in more than 100 Campeonato Brasileiro matches while playing for CR Vasco da Gama, Clube Atlético Bragantino, Clube do Remo and Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas.
In September 1989, Mauricinho signed with RCD Espanyol, where he would only make four Segunda División appearances before the club released him in December 1989.
Mauricinho played for the Brazil team which won the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship in Mexico. He was named in the team of the tournament. Later that year, Mauricinho made an appearance for Brazil at the 1983 Pan American Games.
