Marcio dos Santos Canhas (10 December 1973 – 27 October 2002) was a Brazilian footballer who is last known to have played as a forward for Deportivo Wanka.

Marcio dos Santos
Personal information
Full name Marcio dos Santos Canhas
Date of birth (1973-12-10)10 December 1973
Place of birth Brazil
Date of death 27 October 2002(2002-10-27) (aged 28)
Place of death Huancayo, Peru
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998 Deportivo Pereira
1999 Alianza Lima
2000 Deportivo Pasto
2001 Deportivo Wanka
2002 Rangers (Talca)
2002 Deportivo Wanka
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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In 1998, dos Santos signed for Colombian side Deportivo Pereira.[1] In 1999, he signed for Alianza Lima in Peru.[1] In 2000, he signed for Colombian club Deportivo Pasto.[2] In 2001, dos Santos signed for Deportivo Wanka in Peru.[3] In 2002, he signed for Chilean team Rangers (Talca).[4] After that, he returned to Deportivo Wanka in Peru.[5] On 27 October 2002, dos Santos died due to a cardiac arrest after scoring during a 3-1 win over Alianza Lima.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Un gol al cielo". dechalaca.com.
  2. ^ "DOS BRASILEÑOS". lostiempos.com. 8 March 2000.
  3. ^ "Peru 2001". RSSSF.
  4. ^ "Chile 2002". RSSSF.
  5. ^ "Peru 2002". RSSSF.