Mário Wilson
Portuguese footballer (1929–2016)
Mozambique
Defender
Mário Wilson: profile
Mário Wilson (born 17 October 1929 in Maputo, Mozambique) was a Mozambican footballer who played as a defender. He died on 3 October 2016.
Wilson made the step into senior football with Grupo Desportivo de Maputo in 1948. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1948 and 1963. His most appearances came at Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. (1951–1963), where he made 244 appearances and scored 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 280 appearances and 13 goals.
Maputo has produced 54 footballers in our database, including Maria Mutola, Mexer and Armando Sá.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1948–1963 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Mozambique and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (13 in 280)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kenneth Omeruo, Guéla Doué and Nnamdi Oduamadi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948–1949 | Grupo Desportivo de Maputo |
Moçambola | – | – |
| 1949–1951 |  Sporting CP |
Primeira Liga | 36 | 0 |
| 1951–1963 | Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 244 | 13 |
| Total | 280 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mário Wilson born?
Mário Wilson was born in Maputo, Mozambique.
Which clubs has Mário Wilson played for?
Mário Wilson's recorded clubs are Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, Sporting CP and Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F..
What position does Mário Wilson play?
Mário Wilson played as a defender.