Jaipur: The Jaipur-based Rajasthan United FC have announced the signing of Brazilian forward Diego Maurício, marking a major addition to the club’s squad ahead of the 2026-27 season. The experienced Brazilian has arrived in Jaipur and officially joined the Desert Warriors, bringing a proven goalscoring record, extensive international experience and a strong presence in Indian football to the club’s new campaign.A name already etched into Indian football history, Maurício arrives in Rajasthan with years of experience at the highest levels of the game. The former Brazil U-20 international has represented clubs across Brazil, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, while becoming one of the most recognisable foreign forwards in Indian football.From Flamengo in Brazil to Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC in India, Maurício has built a career defined by goals, big moments and an unmistakable presence in the final third.
Rajasthan United FC welcomes Brazilian ace forward Diego Maurício at the Jaipur Airport on Wednesday
His Indian football chapter reached its peak in the 2022–23 ISL season, when he became the first Odisha FC player to win the Golden Boot, scoring 12 league goals in 21 appearances.He followed that with a starring role in Odisha FC’s 2023 Super Cup triumph, scoring five goals and providing two assists during the competition.Across his two spells with Odisha FC, Maurício recorded 60 goals and 19 assists in 111 competitive appearances, leaving the club as its all-time leading goal-scorer.KK Tak, chairperson, Rajasthan United FC, said, “This is more than a signing, it is a statement of our ambition. Diego Maurício has already proven himself in Indian football, and his experience, personality and winning mentality bring something special to our squad. We wanted a player who could make an immediate impact while also bringing valuable experience to the younger players around him. We are extremely proud to welcome Diego to Rajasthan United. We believe the Desert Warriors have added a player who knows how to perform when the moment demands it.”Diego Maurício upon his signing expressed: “I am very happy and excited to join Rajasthan United FC. I have experienced many special moments in Indian football, but this is a new chapter and a new challenge for me. From the first conversation, I felt the ambition of the club and I wanted to be part of this project. I am coming here with great motivation, with the desire to work hard and, most importantly, to help the team achieve something special. I cannot wait to wear the Rajasthan United shirt and play in front of the fans.”With his arrival, Rajasthan United FC added experience, proven goalscoring ability and an established international pedigree to their attacking unit ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
