Mauricio Fernandes
Encyclopedia
Maurício Fernandes known as Maurício, is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for S.C. Olhanense in Portugal
, as a central defender.
Possessing a powerful shot which allowed him to score several goals from free kicks
, he spent the vast majority of his professional career in Portugal
, representing four different clubs.
in 2002, helping the Rio de Janeiro
outfit to the Campeonato Carioca
.
In 2003, Maurício signed with S.C. Braga in Portugal
, being rarely used by the Minho side during three years (he was inclusively demoted to the reserves) and also being loaned to fellow top division club C.F. Estrela da Amadora, where he excelled, scoring four goals as the team finished in mid-table in the 2005–06 season.
Subsequently returned to Braga, he left for the Pohang Steelers
of South Korea
in the 2007 January transfer window
. After appearing rarely in the K-League
, Maurício returned to Portugal and former club Estrela, netting another four goals as the Lisbon
side again managed to maintain its top flight status (13th), notably in a 2–2 home draw against eventual champions F.C. Porto.
After one year in Greece
with Ergotelis FC, 33-year old Maurício returned once again to Portugal, signing with C.D. Feirense in the second level
. In the following season, he returned to the top division, with S.C. Olhanense.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for S.C. Olhanense in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, as a central defender.
Possessing a powerful shot which allowed him to score several goals from free kicks
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
, he spent the vast majority of his professional career in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, representing four different clubs.
Football career
Maurício did not start playing organized football until well into his 20's. He represented mainly modest sides in his country, with the exception of Fluminense Football ClubFluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
in 2002, helping the Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
outfit to the Campeonato Carioca
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
.
In 2003, Maurício signed with S.C. Braga in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, being rarely used by the Minho side during three years (he was inclusively demoted to the reserves) and also being loaned to fellow top division club C.F. Estrela da Amadora, where he excelled, scoring four goals as the team finished in mid-table in the 2005–06 season.
Subsequently returned to Braga, he left for the Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it...
of South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
in the 2007 January transfer window
Transfer window
The transfer window is the period during the year in which a football club can transfer players from other countries into their playing staff. Such a transfer is completed by registering the player into the new club through FIFA...
. After appearing rarely in the K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
, Maurício returned to Portugal and former club Estrela, netting another four goals as the Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
side again managed to maintain its top flight status (13th), notably in a 2–2 home draw against eventual champions F.C. Porto.
After one year in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
with Ergotelis FC, 33-year old Maurício returned once again to Portugal, signing with C.D. Feirense in the second level
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
. In the following season, he returned to the top division, with S.C. Olhanense.
Honours
- Bahia:
- Bahia State LeagueCampeonato BaianoThe Campeonato Baiano is the football league of the state of Bahia, Brazil. The championship has been played since 1905 without interruption.-2008 format:First stage:...
: 2001 - Northeast LeagueCampeonato do NordesteCampeonato do Nordeste , also known as Copa do Nordeste or Copa Nordeste , is a Brazilian football competition contested between Northeastern region teams .From 1997 to 1999, the Campeonato do...
: 2001
- Bahia State League
- Fluminense:
- Rio de Janeiro State LeagueCampeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
: 2002
- Rio de Janeiro State League