Diego Maurício
Encyclopedia
Diego Maurício nicknamed Drogbinha (Little Drogba
), is a Brazil
ian football striker. He was formed in the Flamengo
youth system and has been recently promoted to the professional team. Recently he's been shopped around with interests from Red Star Belgrade and mainly Shaktar Donetsk which offered € 5 million for the player, but the offer has been declined as Flamengo's president, Patricia Amorim, stated that talks would only be initiated with a € 6 million offer.
for several years, in 2010 he got promoted to the professional team by the same coach. He debuted for Flamengo
on May 23, 2010 in a 3-1 win against Grêmio Prudente, at Maracanã Stadium
, as a substitute and suffered a penalty in the final minutes. It is considered a great promise of the club, a player with good physical size and skill, many compare it to Didier Drogba, fans fondly call the New Drogba or Drogbinha.
Diego scored his first professional goal on July 21, 2010 in a 1-1 draw against Avaí
, at Maracanã Stadium
.
according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website and Flaestatística.
Didier Drogba
Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is an Ivorian footballer who plays in the centre forward position. He currently plays for Chelsea in the Premier League, where he is deputy vice-captain, and is the captain and all-time top scorer of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team...
), is a Brazil
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 football striker. He was formed in the Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
youth system and has been recently promoted to the professional team. Recently he's been shopped around with interests from Red Star Belgrade and mainly Shaktar Donetsk which offered € 5 million for the player, but the offer has been declined as Flamengo's president, Patricia Amorim, stated that talks would only be initiated with a € 6 million offer.
Career
After working in the club's youth team with coach Rogério LourençoRogério Lourenço
Rogério Moraes Lourenço or simply Rogério Lourenço , is a Brazilian football manager and former centre back.He has managed Saudi Arabia Under-20 team since 28 March 2011.-As a player: Flamengo...
for several years, in 2010 he got promoted to the professional team by the same coach. He debuted for Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
on May 23, 2010 in a 3-1 win against Grêmio Prudente, at Maracanã Stadium
Estádio do Maracanã
The Estádio do Maracanã , officially Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is an open-air stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Owned by the Rio de Janeiro State Government, it is named after the Maracanã neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro. It was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup, and in the final...
, as a substitute and suffered a penalty in the final minutes. It is considered a great promise of the club, a player with good physical size and skill, many compare it to Didier Drogba, fans fondly call the New Drogba or Drogbinha.
Diego scored his first professional goal on July 21, 2010 in a 1-1 draw against Avaí
Avaí Futebol Clube
Avaí Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football team from Florianópolis in Santa Catarina, founded on September 1, 1923. Their best known supporter is tennis player Gustavo Kuerten.Their home stadium is the Ressacada stadium, with a capacity 17,800...
, at Maracanã Stadium
Estádio do Maracanã
The Estádio do Maracanã , officially Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is an open-air stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Owned by the Rio de Janeiro State Government, it is named after the Maracanã neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro. It was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup, and in the final...
.
Career statistics
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Club Season State League Brazilian Série A Copa do Brasil Copa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...Copa Libertadores Copa Sudamericana Copa SudamericanaThe Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana de Clubes , known simply as the Copa Sudamericana , is an annual international club football competition organized by the CONMEBOL since 2002. It is the second most prestigious club competition in South American football. CONCACAF clubs were invited between 2004...Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Flamengo Clube de Regatas do FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...2010 2010 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2010 football season in Brazil, which is the 109th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...- 29 5 29 5 2011 2011 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2011 football season in Brazil, which is the 110th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...9 1 20 1 4 1 2 0 35 3 Total 9 1 49 6 4 1 - - 2 0 64 8
according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website and Flaestatística.
Club
FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
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- Taça GuanabaraTaça GuanabaraTaça Guanabara, or Guanabara Trophy, is a football tournament organized yearly since 1965 by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation. In its first four editions , Taça Guanabara was a tournament of its own right, completely unrelated to the Rio de Janeiro league, and the winners would be...
: 2011 - Taça RioTaça RioTaça Rio, or Rio Trophy, is an annual Rio de Janeiro football tournament. It is the second stage competition of the Campeonato Carioca, the state football championship in Rio de Janeiro...
: 2011 - 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...
: 20112011 Campeonato Carioca-Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Final:-Group A standings:-Group B:-Troféu Carlos Alberto Torres:-Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Final:- Overall standings:- External links:*...
- Taça Guanabara
National Team
- South American Youth ChampionshipSouth American Youth ChampionshipThe South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by...
: 20112011 South American Youth ChampionshipThe 2011 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for U-20 national teams in the South America . The tournament was held in Peru from 16 January to 12 February....
External links
- zerozerofootball.com
- Player profile @ Flapédia