LooneyToonArmy Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 12-year-old Mauricio Baldivieso given professional debut in Bolivia From correspondents in La Paz, Bolivia July 20, 2009 Bolivian top flight football side Aurora have handed a debut to 12-year-old Mauricio Baldivieso in a 1-0 loss to FC la Paz. Mauricio came on six minutes before halftime, sent into the fray by coach Julio Cesar Baldivieso, who happens to be youngster's father. Mauricio had a somewhat brutal introduction to the professional game as he picked up an ankle knock within five minutes from ferocious tackle by La Paz's Henry Alaca. But to the delight of Aurora's fans, who gave him an ovation, the youngster was able to resume after treatment pitchside. "I am proud - he has a lot of talent," said his father. http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23210,00.html Marca is saying that he started crying after that brutal challenge. im wondering if theres an age limit in Europe for players? 12 is just incredibly young to make your pro football debut (amongst other things)! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 That is wrong tbh. How can a child of 12 be expected to compete against a bunch of grown men? Madness! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I thought there was an age limit of 16 for players to play professional league/cup games. I know this is definately the case in the premier league as when Rooney came through at Everton Moyes was talking about how if it wasn't for the rule he'd have been in the first team since he was 14/15 years old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Wasn't there that Noble-Lazarus kid for Barnsley who played a few first team games aged 15 last season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Is he really 12 or are Bolivians reverse Nigerians? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 are Bolivians reverse Nigerians? LOL its all those magic potions they dip the babies in at birth, hes actually 133 years old, and getting younger by the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 it happend before. Some Peruvian team played a 13 year-old few years back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Is he really 12 or are Bolivians reverse Nigerians? Older ones pretending to be younger wouldn't exactly be "Reverse Nigerians" it would be exactly the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 remember derby playing 15year olds couple of year ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdawson Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 remember derby playing 15year olds couple of year ago Yep and Palace i think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thought this was a thread about Gary Glitter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 There have need a number of 15 year olds playing haven't there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Not surprised to read he was injured within minutes of getting on the pitch. Simply not ready at that age to meet the physical demands of the game. Should be playing against kids his own age, enjoying the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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