Former Stoke City Defender Dionatan Teixeira Dies at Age 25
Former Stoke City centre-back Dionatan Teixeira has died aged 25 of a suspected heart attack.
According to BBC Sport, his current club, Moldovan outfit Sheriff Tiraspol, reported he became ill and died on Sunday in his home country Brazil.
He joined the Potters in 2014 but left in January this year after injuries limited him to just two senior appearances for the club.
Stoke and Fleetwood Town, where he spent a stint on loan in 2015, paid tribute to him on Twitter:
Per Fraser Nicholson for Stoke’s official website, club chief executive Tony Scholes said: “Dionatan was a hugely popular member of our squad and it’s difficult to comprehend that he has passed away at such a young age. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his young family and friends at such a difficult time.”
Teixeira’s former team-mates Steve Sidwell, Charlie Adam and Jack Butland also sent their condolences:
So too did Pete Smith of the Stoke Sentinel, who remembered the defender fondly:
Teixeira’s appearances for Stoke came in a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in 2015 and a 3-1 win over Bournemouth the following year.
Sheriff, for whom the Brazilian made 10 appearances as he helped them complete a league and cup double last season, said in a statement: “He will remain forever in our hearts.”
TFA Scouted: Wouter Burger signs for Stoke City from FC Basel for €5m – scout report
Wouter Burger becomes another smart signing by Stoke City this window joining from FC Basel for €5m – xGOLD identified Burger as a standout talent in Switzerland back in August 2022 and our video scouting confirmed that he was capable of making a move to a good Tier 2 side.
Who is Wouter Burger?
“Wouter Burger, at 22 years of age, is a player who can adapt to various roles in midfield. He is very intelligent to shine in different game ideas and works with a lot of intensity in every phase.
He is a player who could improve his technique to be more decisive when attacking and in tight spaces. However, his decision making is very good – he doesn’t tend to take too many risks and gives a lot of routine passes, but this way he ensures to keep possession and avoids losses in very dangerous areas.
Due to his current level, Wouter Burger could play in a Tier 2 league in the short term.”
You can read our TFA Scouted scout report with our unique TIPPSTER model below.
