Mauricio Pinilla

Chilean footballer and World Cup participant

Mauricio Pinilla - Chilean footballer and World Cup participant
Born

February 4th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Chile

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A professional footballer played as a forward and is recognized for contributions to clubs in Italy, Spain, and Chile. Played for Universidad de Chile, Atalanta, and Cagliari. Participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup with the Chile national team. Achieved the top scorer title in the 2014 Copa del Rey while playing for the Spanish club Sporting Gijón. Notably featured in various Chilean national tournaments and contributed to the country's football legacy.

Participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Top scorer in the 2014 Copa del Rey

Played for Universidad de Chile and Cagliari

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