Máximo Alcócer

Bolivian footballer (1933-2014)

Máximo Alcócer
Personal information
Date of birth15 April 1932
Place of birthCochabamba, Bolivia
Date of death13 May 2014
Place of deathNorth Carolina, U.S.
Position(s)Attack
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1954–1955Unión Maestranza Viacha
1956–1960Jorge Wilstermann Cochabamba
1961Always Ready La Paz
1961–1962Deportivo Municipal de La Paz
1963–1964Club Aurora
International career
1957–1963Bolivia22(13)
Medal record
First placeSouth American Championship1963
First placeBolivian Primera División1957
First placeBolivian Primera División1958
First placeBolivian Primera División1959
First placeCopa Simón Bolívar (Bolivia)1960
First placeCopa Simón Bolívar (Bolivia)1961
First placeCopa Simón Bolívar (Bolivia)1963
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Máximo Luis Alcócer (15 April 1933 – 13 May 2014) was a Bolivian footballer whose career lasted for almost ten years. His career debut began in 1954. He retired in 1964.[1]

Club career

  • Club Union Maestranza: Alcócer began his professional career with Club Union Maestranza, a team known for its competitive spirit in Bolivian football. His time here showcased his emerging talent as a forward.
  • Club Jorge Wilstermann: His move to Club Jorge Wilstermann marked the peak of his club career. Here, he became a key player, leading the team to several national championships and earning the adoration of fans.
  • Club Aurora: Before retiring, Alcócer also played for Club Aurora, contributing his experience and skill to the team and helping to mentor younger players.

International career

With the national team of Bolivia he won the 1963 South American Championship and scored the winning goal versus Brazil in Bolivia's final match of the tournament in Cochabamba. He earned a total of 22 caps, scoring 13 goals.[2]

Personal life

Post-Retirement

After retiring from professional football in 1964, Alcócer led a life away from the public eye. Details about his personal life, including his family and off-field interests, remain less documented.

Death

Alcócer died on May 13, 2014, in North Carolina, United States. He was 81 years old.

References

  1. ^ "Máximo Alcócer (Player)".
  2. ^ Appearances for Bolivia National Team - RSSSF


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