José Aldean Oliveira de Jesus (6 June 1987 – 9 August 2023), better known as Deon, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a
forward
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Career
Deon played for EC Bahia between 2005 and 2008, playing 11 matches and scoring 4 goals during the period. He subsequently played for Fluminense de Feira and Atlético de Alagoinhas. He arrived at
Bahia de Feira in 2018, where he played 123 matches and scored 39 goals. He was runner-up in Bahia de Feira in 2019 and 2021 editions of
Campeonato Baiano
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Death
On 9 August 2023, Deon fell ill during a training session held at Arena Cajueiro, Feira de Santana. Paramedics confirmed the player's death at the scene.
See also
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References
External links
Deonat ogol.com.br
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1987 births
2023 deaths
Sport deaths in Brazil
Association football players who died while playing
Men's association football forwards
Brazilian men's footballers
Esporte Clube Bahia players
Fluminense de Feira Futebol Clube players
SE Palmeiras players
Vila Nova Futebol Clube players
Alagoinhas Atlético Clube players
Tupi Football Club players
Sociedade Desportiva Juazeirense players
Serrano Sport Club players
Associação Desportiva Bahia de Feira players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D players
Footballers from Bahia
21st-century Brazilian sportsmen
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