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.

Deon
Personal information
Full name José Aldean Oliveira de Jesus
Date of birth (1987-06-06)6 June 1987
Place of birth Itapicuru, Brazil
Date of death 9 August 2023(2023-08-09) (aged 36)
Place of death Feira de Santana, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
–2005 Bahia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2008 Bahia 11 (4)
2009 Fluminense de Feira
2009 Palmeiras B
2010 Fluminense de Feira
2011 Vila Nova
2011–2012 Atlético de Alagoinhas
2012 Tupi
2013–2014 Juazeirense
2014 Atlético de Alagoinhas
2015 Serrano-BA
2015–2016 Fluminense de Feira
2016 Atlético de Alagoinhas
2017 Flamengo de Guanambi
2017 Jacobina
2018–2023 Bahia de Feira 123 (39)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 December 2023

Career

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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.[1]

Death

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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.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Revelado pelo Bahia e artilheiro no interior: lembre como foi a carreira de Deon". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 10 August 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Deon, do Bahia de Feira, morre durante treino na Arena Cajueiro". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 9 August 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Brazilian soccer player Jose Aldean Oliveira dies during training". Marca. 10 August 2023.
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  • Deon at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
  • Deon at Soccerway