15 Facts About Mauricio Pinilla

Mauricio Ricardo Pinilla Ferrera was born on 4 February 1984 and is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Mauricio Pinilla went on to play in five countries, mainly Italy.

On 9 January 2008, Mauricio Pinilla sustained another injury in training that sidelined him for the rest of the campaign.

Mauricio Pinilla joined Brazil's CR Vasco da Gama in early September 2008, signing a contract until the end of the season.

Mauricio Pinilla returned to Italy in August 2009, joining Serie B's FC Grosseto SSD on a free transfer.

Mauricio Pinilla scored five league goals in his first 12 appearances, being an important attacking unit in a side that included Abel Hernandez, Massimo Maccarone and Fabrizio Miccoli.

Mauricio Pinilla joined Cagliari on a permanent basis on 2 July 2012.

Mauricio Pinilla added a further five during his five-month tenure, being crucial as his team narrowly avoided relegation as 17th.

On 5 January 2017, Mauricio Pinilla returned to Genoa on a loan with an obligation to buy, replacing Leonardo Pavoletti who left for SSC Napoli.

On 21 July 2017, aged 33 and ten years after last leaving the club, Mauricio Pinilla terminated his contract with Genoa and returned to Universidad de Chile.

Mauricio Pinilla retired in February 2021, following a two-year spell at Coquimbo Unido who were relegated from the Chilean Primera Division at the end of the 2020 season.

Subsequently, Mauricio Pinilla announced his decision to retire from the international scene.

Mauricio Pinilla was selected for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Mauricio Pinilla was a member of the squad which won the 2015 Copa America on home soil for their first continental honour, contributing two late substitute appearances.

In March 2021, Mauricio Pinilla joined ESPN Chile as a commentator and analyst along with fellow former footballer Marcelo Espina.