Valdiram Caetano de Morais (30 October 1982 – 20 April 2019) was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a striker.

Early life and family

Valdiram was born in Canhotinho, Brazil.[1]

Career

Valdiram played for Vasco da Gama, where he was top scorer in the 2006 Copa do Brasil.[2] He left the club in 2007, and played for 18 different clubs until 2011,[2] including Noroeste, Avenida, Tupi, Central, Ferroviário and Duque de Caxias.[1]

Valdiram's off-the-field problems halted his career in 2011, but he returned in 2017 with Atlântico.[2]

Personal life

Valdiram struggled with substance abuse. He spent time in drug rehabilitation but lived on the streets before being found beaten to death in São Paulo in April 2019.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Valdiram at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d "Former teammate of Romario dies on the streets of Brazil at age of 36". Marca. 22 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Corpo de Valdiram é enterrado em Canhotinho, cidade natal do ex-jogador do Vasco". Globo Esporte (in Portuguese). 22 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valdiram_Caetano_de_Moraes
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