Máximo Alcócer

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]

Máximo Alcócer

The Bolivian team that won its first Copa América. Standing: Max Ramírez, Eduardo Espinoza, Wilfredo Camacho, Roberto Caínzo, Eulogio Vargas and Arturo López. Couching: Ramiro Blacutt, Máximo Alcócer, Víctor Agustín Ugarte, Ausberto García and Fortunato Castillo.
Personal information
Date of birth	15 April 1932
Place of birth	Cochabamba, Bolivia
Date of death	13 May 2014
Place of death	North Carolina, U.S.
Position(s)	Attack
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1954–1955	Unión Maestranza Viacha
1956–1960	Jorge Wilstermann Cochabamba
1961	Always Ready La Paz
1961–1962	Deportivo Municipal de La Paz
1963–1964	Club Aurora
International career
1957–1963	Bolivia	22	(13)
Medal record South American Championship 1963 Bolivian Primera División 1957 Bolivian Primera División 1958 Bolivian Primera División 1959 Copa Simón Bolívar (Bolivia) 1960 Copa Simón Bolívar (Bolivia) 1961 Copa Simón Bolívar (Bolivia) 1963
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.