Mauricio Álvarez

Mauricio Álvarez
Personal information
Full name Plutarco Mauricio Alvarez
Date of birth (1948-06-28)June 28, 1948
Place of birth Triunfo de la Cruz, Atlántida, Honduras
Date of death February 6, 2026(2026-02-06) (aged 77)
Place of death New York City, New York, U.S.
Position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1979 Real España
International career
1973 Honduras 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mauricio Plutarco Álvarez (28 June 1948 – 3 February 2026) was a Honduran footballer. Nicknamed "Mozambique", he played as a defender for Real España throughout the 1970s. He also represented Honduras

Club career

Álvarez began playing for Real España for the 1973–74 Honduran Liga Nacional. Despite his debut season ending in an average 4th place, the following 1974–75 and 1975–76 Honduran Liga Nacional were both winning seasons for the club with Álvarez firmly establishing himself in the Starting XI in the club.[1] Notably, Álvarez had grown so popular within the club to where during a match, Álvarez was booked for rough play but the referee accidentally used his nickname in place of his actual name, causing him to not get sent off on technicality.[2]

International career

Álvarez was first called up to represent Honduras in the 2–1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago on 29 November 1973. He then appeared surprise 1–1 draw against Mexico on 3 December 1973 as well as in the 1–0 loss against Haiti on 7 December 1973 with Honduras ultimately not qualifying for the 1974 FIFA World Cup.[3]

Personal life

Álvarez later emigrated to the United States before dying in New York City on 6 February 2026.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Falleció ex tricampeón con Real España". Diario Más (in Spanish). 8 February 2026. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026.
  2. ↑ Urbina, Walter (13 October 2016). "CASOS INSÓLITOS DEL FÚTBOL HONDUREÑO". RadioHouse.hn (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Mendoza, Eduardo; Lugo, Erik Francisco (30 June 2024). "VI COPA DE NACIONES CONCACAF 1973 (NORCECA) - Match Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
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