Overview

• Palmeiras announced his death at 58, recalling the academy graduate’s 44 goals in 188 matches for the club.
• The Federação Paulista de Futebol said he had been hospitalized in Barueri for renal problems prior to his passing.
• Club América posted condolences, and former teammate Luis Roberto Alves “Zague” shared a personal tribute on social media.
• He represented Brazil in the late 1980s and later played internationally for América, Real Valladolid, Shimizu S-Pulse, Emelec and Universidad Católica.
• He remains celebrated in Mexico for a 1991 Clásico Nacional moment, delivering a rabona assist to Toninho in América’s semifinal win over Chivas.