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Emerson

association football player

Born
July 3, 1980 · Esteio
Died
October 27, 2026
Nationality
Brazil
Cause
heart attack

About Emerson

Emerson was an association football player from Brazil. Born in 1980, Emerson died in 2026.

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Emerson da Silva Leal (3 July 1980 – 27 October 2026), or simply Emerson, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Following the diagnosis of a heart condition in November 2004, Emerson did not play for three years. He re-joined Grêmio in 2007. Despite having a contract with Grêmio, he did not usually train with the rest of Grêmio players. He suffered a heart attack during a friendly football match on 22 October 2026, and died five days later following complications. He was 46.

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