Emerson Mauricio

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mauricio and the second or maternal family name is Aquinoa.
Emerson Mauricio
Personal information
Full name Emerson Saúl Mauricio Aquino
Date of birth (2002-08-27) 27 August 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth El Salvador
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Alianza
Number 30
Youth career
–2021 Alianza
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Alianza 86 (32)
International career‡
2019 El Salvador U17 5 (5)
2023– El Salvador U23 4 (0)
2023– El Salvador 6 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:53, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:53, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

Emerson Saúl Mauricio Aquino (born 27 August 2002) is a Salvadoran footballer who plays as a forward for Primera División club Alianza, and the El Salvador national team.

Club career

Mauricio started for Alianza in the final match of the Clausura 2024. He scored four goals in the match against Municipal Limeño to secure the club's eighteenth title.[1][2] His first goal came just ten minutes into the eventual 5–0 victory.[3] Mauricio was named the MVP of the match and became the first-ever player to score four goals in the competition's final.[4] He was then part of the Alianza squad that competed in the 2024 CONCACAF Central American Cup. The club was eliminated in the Group Stage,[5] despite goals from Mauricio against LA Firpo and Alajuelense.[6][7]

International career

Mauricio represented El Salvador at the youth level at the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship and scored five goals in five matches.[8] He later represented the country at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games in which he captained the national under-23 team. He provided the assist on Luis Vásquez's goal to secure a 1–1 draw with Mexico.[9]

Mauricio made his senior international debut on 7 September 2023 in a 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A match against Guatemala.[10] As the league's top scorer for Allianza, he was recalled to the squad the following year for 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B matches against Montserrat and Bonaire.[11] He went on to score in both matches, including the game-winner against Bonaire.[12]

International goals

Scores and results list El Salvador's goal tally first.[10]

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 5 September 2024 Stadion Antonio Trenidat, Rincon, Bonaire  Montserrat 2–1 4–1 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B
2. 8 September 2024 Stadion Antonio Trenidat, Rincon, Bonaire  Bonaire 2–0 2–1 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B
Last updated 9 September 2024

International career statistics

As of match played 8 September 2024.[10]
El Salvador national team
Year Apps Goals
2023 3 0
2024 3 2
Total 6 2

References

  1. ^ Escalante, Varinia. "Emerson Mauricio, el hombre del título de Alianza" (in Spanish). elsalvador.com. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  2. ^ Ponce, Franklin. "El Zarco explicó por qué fue titular Emerson Mauricio" (in Spanish). Diario El Salvador. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Alianza golea a Municipal Limeño con póquer de Emerson y se corona campeón en El Salvador" (in Spanish). Swiss Info. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  4. ^ Olivares, Ariel. "Emerson Mauricio entra en la historia de las finales al anotar póquer" (in Spanish). Diario El Salvador. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  5. ^ ""Hay que planificar más para poder competir" Emerson Mauricio - Futbol Nacional" (in Spanish). SLV503. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Alianza FC defeats LA Firpo for first victory in 2024 Central American Cup". CONCACAF. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Alajuelense seals quarterfinals berth". CONCACAF. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  8. ^ "GSA profile". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Emerson Mauricio buscará el boleto a la final en los XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe contra Costa Rica" (in Spanish). Alianza FC. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  10. ^ a b c "NFT profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  11. ^ Valiente, Joshua. "Emerson Mauricio: "Toca trabajar el doble para ganarse un lugar en la selección"" (in Spanish). El Grafico. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  12. ^ Rodríguez, José Armando. "El Salvador con un paso perfecto por la Liga de Naciones" (in Spanish). Deporte Total USA. Retrieved 9 September 2024.