Régis Júnior

Régis Thadeu Rosa Júnior (born 30 August 1978), mostly known as Régis Júnior or Régis, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career
On 13 November 1999, in the match Santo Ângelo vs. Caxias, valid for the 1999 Copa Mais Fácil, Régis was punched in the back of the head by player Darzone. Régis was in a coma for 19 days and the player had to end his career due to the consequences. Darzone was suspended for 30 days and then resumed his career normally, retiring in 2012. At the time, SER Caxias was coached by Tite.

Post career
After retiring, Régis graduated in Physical Education from ULBRA and worked as a real estate agent. He uses medication to combat severe headaches to this day.