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Footballers who died while playing

Paulo Sérgio Oliveira da Silva

Paulo Sérgio Oliveira da Silva (1974-2004) - A Brazilian footballer who died due to a fatal cardiac arrest 60 minutes into the match

Antonio Puerta

The Sevilla and Spain wing-back Antonio Puerta died aged 22 after collapsing during his side's match against Getafe.

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