The soccer world was left shocked as in an unfortunate series of events, a Brazilian soccer star passed away. Jian Kayo, a 21-year-old soccer player from Brazil, died last Saturday after he was found unresponsive in his residence. However, currently, there is no news about what caused Kayo’s death.
Jian Kayo, who belonged from Parana, used to play for the Brazilian club, Ituano FC, as a goalkeeper. Ituano FC plays in the second tier of the Brazilian soccer league, Serie B. Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli also used to play for Ituano FC till 2019.
As per the Daily Mail, Kayo was an impressive talent who had worked his way up through the lower ranks of Sao Paulo’s youth soccer system. It was only in 2023 that Kayo had been promoted to Ituano FC’s professional squad.
The news of Kayo’s death was confirmed by his club, Ituano FC. The Brazilian club let out a statement that reads, “With great sadness and dismay, Ituano FC communicates the death of the athlete Jian Kayo Gomes Soares. The body was found lifeless, at his residence, on the night of Saturday the 18th. Goalkeeper Jian Kayo, born in Parana, was 21 years old.”
Jian Kayo dies at 21: Up-and-coming Brazilian football star is found dead at his homehttps://t.co/9uuMd4kUpq
— WORLAB (@worlab1) February 21, 2023
Less than 24 hours after Jian Kayo was found dead at his residence, his team played in an emotional match against Santo Andre. Ituano won the match 2-0. As per reports, Kayo arrived at Ituano FC in 2021 as a part of the U-20 team. Kayo was a starter for Ituano during the Paulista Championship that year. Kayo also starred for Ituano FC during the 2022 Sao Paulo Cup.
Fans react to Brazilian soccer star Jian Kayo’s death
The entire soccer world joined in to offer their condolences to the family of the late Brazilian soccer player Jian Kayo. Kayo’s untimely death saddened a lot of soccer fans, especially Brazilian fans. Accordingly, thousands of fans poured in with their messages of support on social media platforms.
One fan wrote, “Dreadful to hear, Rip young man, condolences to your family and friends!” Another user wrote, “So sad my condolences go out to his family and friends and his teammates Rip,” while another fan commented, “Another tragic story. So sad when we hear news like this, we feel like it can’t happen to us.
That thought isn’t from God.”
Brazilian football star Jian Kayo found dead in home aged 21https://t.co/MM6hOxU699
— Express Sport (@DExpress_Sport) February 21, 2023
Kayo’s club has pledged to offer their complete support to the Brazilian player’s family. The club stated, “We deeply regret this great loss, directing our prayers to him, his family and his friends. Ituano FC is providing all the necessary support and attention to the family, at this time of deep pain.” It has also been reported that Jian Kayo’s cause of death will soon be made public after taking the necessary consent of Kayo’s family and other authorities.