Mauricio Afonso is a former Indian
footballer who played as a
midfielder
In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield position primarily in the middle of the pitch. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in t ...
for
India
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in the
1984 Asian Cup. He also played for CRC Chinchinim, Salcete,
Salgaocar and
Dempo. He has most recently managed
Dempo in the
Goa Professional League.
He has also represented India in
1983 Bangladesh President's Gold Cup and the 1983 Pre-Olympic qualifiers in New Delhi, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Riyadh.
Honours
India
*
South Asian Games Bronze medal:
1989
Goa
*
Santosh Trophy:
1983–84
Individual
* Bakshi Bahaddar Jivbadada Kerkar Award: 1994
See also
*
List of India national football team captains
References
External links
Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Afonso, Mauricio
Living people
Sportspeople from South Goa district
Indian men's footballers
India men's international footballers
1984 AFC Asian Cup players
1961 births
Footballers at the 1986 Asian Games
Footballers from Goa
Men's association football midfielders
Asian Games competitors for India
South Asian Games medalists in football
South Asian Games bronze medalists for India