Tássio Maia dos Santos
BrazilathleteMaleb. 19826.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Tássio Maia dos Santos was a Brazilian footballer known for his time as a forward with clubs including Botafogo and Saprissa. He joined Saprissa in 2018 and made a notable impact by scoring five goals during his tenure, including a remarkable hat-trick against Limón in just seven minutes. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 41 in July 2023 due to a wall collapse in Rio de Janeiro, an incident caused by severe winds. His legacy in Costa Rican football is highlighted by becoming the 700th foreign player to compete in the nation's top league.
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Tassio Maia was a former professional football player who died alongside his childhood friend Vandré during a storm.
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Tássio Maia dos Santos, a former player for Botafogo, died in the collapse of a wall during a storm in Rio.
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Tássio Maia dos Santos, a former player of Botafogo and Saprissa, tragically died in an accident caused by strong winds in Rio de Janeiro.
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Costa Rica· 2026-07-30