Mauricio (footballer, born 1987)

Brazilian footballer

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Correa and the second or paternal family name is da Luz.

MauricioPersonal information

Full name|  Mauricio Correa da Luz
Date of birth|  (1987-05-07) 7 May 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth|  Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height|  1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)|  Defender
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2011–2012|  União Frederiquense|  |
2012–2013|  Tuen Mun|  13|  (3)
2014–2015|  Wong Tai Sin|  13|  (3)
2015–2016|  Rangers|  9|  (2)
2018|  Rangers|  5|  (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 April 2018

Mauricio Correa da Luz (Chinese: 莫斯奧; born 7 May 1987), simply known as Mauricio, is a former Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender.

## Career

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Born in Brazil, Mauricio arrived in Hong Kong in 2012 after signing with Tuen Mun. After a couple of seasons, he moved to newly promoted Hong Kong Premier League side Wong Tai Sin.

In July 2015, Mauricio was signed by fellow HKPL club Rangers. On 27 September, he fractured his right toe against Pegasus and was ruled out for a minimum of nine weeks.[1] Mauricio made his return on 18 February 2016 in a friendly against Japanese club FC Ryukyu.[2] On 28 February, after scoring an equalizing goal against Kitchee, Mauricio removed his kit during the celebration. Having already received a yellow card earlier in the match, he was given a second yellow and sent off. Rangers director Philip Lee heavily criticized Mauricio for his behaviour and his contract with the club was terminated shortly after.[3]

On 4 January 2018, Mauricio rejoined Rangers after two and a half years away from the club.[4]

## Personal life

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Mauricio graduated with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education in December 2017.[5]

## References

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1. ^ "流浪莫斯奧骨折抖9周". Oriental Daily. Retrieved 30 September 2015. (in Chinese)
2. ^ "莫斯奧領紅標準流浪不敵琉球". Oriental Daily. Retrieved 19 February 2016. (in Chinese)
3. ^ "莫斯奧笠頭慶祝被逐 李輝立：畀外援累死". Oriental Daily. Retrieved 29 February 2016. (in Chinese)
4. ^ "標準流浪增兵救亡 重召巴西中堅再搵前鋒". Apple Daily. Retrieved 4 January 2018. (in Chinese)
5. ^ "莫斯奧大學畢業再戰港超 流浪續搬兵救亡". Upower. Retrieved 4 January 2018. (in Chinese)

## External links

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* Mauricio Correa at HKFA
* Mauricio Correa at Soccerway

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals