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Jian Kayo dies at 21: Up-and-coming Brazilian soccer star is found dead in his home
- Jian Kayo Gomez Soares played as a goalkeeper for Ituano FC in Brazil
- Born in Paraná, he had worked his way up from the Sao Paolo youth system.
Soccer player Jian Kayo was found dead at his home at the age of 21.
The up-and-coming Brazilian star played as a goalkeeper for Ituano FC. His death was confirmed in a statement by the football club.
He was found unconscious at his home on Saturday night, he reported. Sun.
The statement from the club, which currently plays in the second division of Brazilian football Série B, read: ‘With great sadness and dismay, Ituano FC announces the death of athlete Jian Kayo Gomes Soares.
The body was found lifeless at his home on the night of Saturday the 18th. Goalkeeper Jian Kayo, born in Paraná, was 21 years old.
Brazilian soccer player Jian Kayo was found dead at his home at the age of 21
The up-and-coming Brazilian star played as a goalkeeper for Ituano FC, which confirmed his death in a statement.
He arrived for the Ituano Under-20 in 2021 and was a starter in the Paulista Championship that year, a starter in the 2022 Sao Paulo Cup and also in the Paulistao of the same year.
‘Promising and of quality, he was promoted to the professional squad for the 2023 season.
‘We are deeply sorry for this great loss, directing our prayers to him, his family and friends. Ituano FC is providing all the necessary support and attention to the family, in this moment of deep pain.
“As soon as possible, after the approval of the authorities and the family, we will disclose additional information.”
On Sunday, his club played against Santo André, winning 2-0 in an emotional victory after the loss of his teammate.