Mauricio Affonso is an Uruguayan born football player who currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns as an attacking centre forward. He spent most of his years playing for Uruguayan teams before being located in South Africa in 2019. Affonso is one of the few international soccer players that play in the South African Premier Soccer League. Let’s get to know more about Mauricio Affonso.
Real Name: Mauricio Affonso Prieto
Nickname: Prieto
Age: 29 years
Date of Birth: 26 January 1992
Place of Birth: Mello, Uruguay
Position: attack – Centre-Forward
Height: 1.92 m
Jersey Number: 9
Ethnicity: White
Instagram; @mauricioaffonso17
Occupation: Football player
Education: College
Years Active: 2012 – present
Salary: R400 000
Net Worth: US$350 000
Where is Mauricio Affonso originally from?
Mauricio Affonso hails from Melo, a small town in Uruguay. Unfortunately, not much is known about his early life.
When did Affonso’s career begin?
Mauricio Affonso’s professional career started in 2012 after he finished college. His first football club was the racing Club, where he made 40 appearances and scored 13 goals. From 2012 to 2019, he played for various Uruguayan clubs, the likes of Alianza Lima and Athletico Tucuman. However, in 2019, he was signed by Mamelodi sundowns which led him to relocate to South Africa.
Clubs
- Racing Club (2012 – 2015)
- Al-Shabab (2015 – 2016)
- Penarol ( 2016 – 2017)
- Racing Club (2017) loan
- Athletico Tucuman (2017 – 2018)
- Alianza Lima (2018 – 2019)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (2019 – 2021)
Who is Mauricio Affonso’s girlfriend?
Unfortunately, Mauricio Affonso’s love life is a mystery that is yet to be solved. He is a quiet young man who is camera shy and keeps his personal life private.
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What is Mauricio Affonso’s Net Worth?
Mauricio Affonso has been playing professional football for nine years and ought to have a decent lifestyle. His salary at Mamelodi Sundowns is currently pegged at R450 000. As of 2020, Mauricio Affonso has a net worth of US$350 000, and he is presently reliant on his salary from Mamelodi Sundowns FC.