Mauricio Eduardo Cataldo Mancilla (born 28 February 1979) is a Chilean former footballer.
Club career He is well remembered for his rabona golden goal to then Universidad de Chile's goalkeeper Johnny Herrera during the Chilean 2003 Torneo Apertura. That goal occurred in the extra Time of a playoff's quarterfinals match to the define the tournament's champion.
After football Politics In 2016, he decided to run for councilor, reason why he sought support at political party Patriotic Union, an instrumental left–wing party (self-proclaimed "progressivist") from marxist–leninist organization Communist Party of Chile–Proletarian Action. He unsuccessfully competed in the elections in La Florida, Santiago's commune, where he failed to reach a municipal post. In 2019, again he announced his intention to compete for the municipal elections in La Florida.
Personal life He has repeatedly said he had problems with alcohol and that he frequented getting drunk before training.
In October 2025, Cataldo suffered a stroke and was immediately operated on.
Honours Club Cobreloa Primera División de Chile (1): 2004 Clausura
Unión Española Primera División de Chile (1): 2005 Apertura
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