Deon (footballer)

José Aldean Oliveira de Jesus (6 June 1987 – 9 August 2023), better known as Deon, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career
Deon played for EC Bahia between 2005 and 2008, playing 11 matches and scoring 4 goals during the period. He subsequently played for Fluminense de Feira and Atlético de Alagoinhas. He arrived at Bahia de Feira in 2018, where he played 123 matches and scored 39 goals. He was runner-up in Bahia de Feira in 2019 and 2021 editions of Campeonato Baiano.

Death
On 9 August 2023, Deon fell ill during a training session held at Arena Cajueiro, Feira de Santana. Paramedics confirmed the player's death at the scene.