Helio Neto
Costa RicaathleteMaleb. 19838.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Helio Neto, a former defender for Chapecoense, was one of the three survivors of the tragic plane crash that occurred in November 2016. He endured multiple surgeries and a critical recovery process but was ultimately unable to return to professional football. Now 40 years old, he shares his story through motivational talks, emphasizing faith and perseverance, and recently participated in the opening ceremony of the Jogos Abertos de Santa Catarina, carrying the Olympic torch.
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Hélio Neto is one of the six survivors of the air disaster involving Chapecoense.
Atlético Nacional y Chapecoense se abrazan en el partido de la amistad eternaCosta Rica· 2026-09-27Hélio Neto is one of the six survivors of the Chapecoense plane crash and returned to the site of the tragedy ten years later.
Chapecoense regresa al lugar de la tragedia aérea diez años despuésCosta Rica· 2026-09-26
Helio Neto was the last to be rescued and despite his efforts, he could not return to professional football.
Tragedia del Chapecoense: así están hoy los tres futbolistas que sobrevivieron al accidenteCosta Rica· 2025-11-29
