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Deaths of former Vasco da Gama players

Overview

In September 2026, former Vasco da Gama defender Leonardo Henrique Peixoto dos Santos, known as Henrique, passed away at age 49. Henrique was a prominent figure during the club’s successful eras, winning titles such as the 1998 Copa Libertadores and the 2000 Brazilian Championship.

In October 2026, Renê Carlos da Silva, another former defender for Vasco da Gama and Botafogo, died at the age of 77. Renê played for Vasco from 1969 to 1976, winning the Campeonato Carioca in 1970 and the Campeonato Brasileiro in 1974, before continuing his career with other Brazilian clubs.

Entities

Vasco da Gama · Athletico Paranaense · Botafogo · Brenner · VASCO

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Renê, former Vasco and Botafogo defender, dies at 77

    Former Vasco da Gama and Botafogo defender Renê Carlos da Silva has died at age 77. He won the 1974 Brazilian Championship with Vasco.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Henrique, former Vasco da Gama defender, dies at 49

    Former Vasco da Gama defender Henrique, a multi-title winner including the 1998 Copa Libertadores, has died at age 49. He was highly regarded for saving the club from relegation in 2004.

Sources

alagoas24horas.com.br · areavip.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br · espreso.co.rs · fatopaulista.com.br · sportmagazin.rs · terceirotempo.com.br