Mauricio Pinilla

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Personal information
Mauricio Pinilla
Full name	Mauricio Ricardo Pinilla Ferrera
Date of birth	February 4, 1984 (age 22)
Place of birth	Santiago, Chile
Height	5'11'
Nickname	Pinigol
Position	Forward
Club information
Current club	Heart of Midlothian
Number	19
Professional clubs*
Years	Club	Apps (goals)
2002-2003 2003 2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-	Universidad De Chile Chievo Verona Celta Vigo Sporting Lisbon →Racing Santander (loan) →Heart of Midlothian (loan)	39 (20) 5 (0) 6 (0) 20 (5) 13 (1) 3 (2)
National team**
2003-	Chile
* Professional club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 July 2006. ** National team caps and goals correct as of 9 July 2006.

Mauricio Ricardo Pinilla Ferrera (born 4 February 1984 in Santiago, Chile) is a Chilean footballer who currently plays for Heart of Midlothian of the Scottish Premier League on loan from Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon.

He previously spent time with Chievo in Italy, Celta Vigo in Spain, and Racing Santander also in Spain. He made his professional debut for Universidad de Chile.

He led Chile in scoring during qualifications for the 2006 FIFA World Cup with three goals.

On 28 July 2006 he joined Hearts on a season long loan from Sporting Lisbon. He scored on his home debut in the league against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 26th August 2006.