Michel Pereira Santos, 33-year-old defender from Portuguesa-RJ, died this Sunday (11/17). The information was confirmed by the club’s official media and by the player’s relatives.
The player even defended the team in a game for the Campeonato Carioca and also played in Series D of the Brazilian Championship.
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What is the cause of the death of the Portuguesa-RJ defender?
The defender passed away after suffering a car accident in Bahia. Michel was a native of the state. There, he began his career, with stints at teams such as Colo-Colo-BA, Serrano-BA, Atlético-BA.
In 2016, he signed with Ituano, and this year he was transferred to Portuguesa-RJ, to compete in the state.
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The club expressed itself on social media through an official note, claiming that it will offer all necessary support to the player’s family.
See the official note from Portuguesa-RJ:
It is with immense regret that the Associação Atlética Portuguesa announces the death of our defender Michel Pereira Santos, aged 33, in a tragic car accident that occurred in Bahia. The information was passed on by family members to the Portuguesa-RJ football board.
We are deeply saddened by this irreparable loss and express our most sincere condolences to Michel’s family, friends and teammates.
In this moment of pain, Portuguesa-RJ is in mourning and is available to offer all the necessary support to the family. The club has the life insurance of all its athletes up to date and will take action immediately.
Michel was a great professional who honored our shirt with dedication, strength and passion. His absence will be felt by all of us.
May God comfort the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Portuguese Athletic Association
It is with immense regret that the Associação Atlética Portuguesa announces the death of our defender Michel Pereira Santos, aged 33, in a tragic car accident that occurred in Bahia. The information was passed on by family members to the Portuguesa-RJ football board.
— Portuguesa Rio (@portuguesarjofc)
