Operário Laments Death of Carlos Alberto Dias, Former Club Player

Former player Carlos Alberto Dias, who defended the Operário Ferroviário in the 2005 and 2006 seasons, died on Monday at the age of 59. The information was released by the club of Ponta Grossa, which published a note regretting the death of the former athlete.

Carlos Alberto Dias acted as a midfielder and built a career marked by passages by important Brazilian football teams. In addition to wearing the Alvinegro shirt of Operário Ferroviário, the player went through clubs such as Coritiba, Botafogo, Vasco, Grêmio, Flamengo, Paraná Clube, Bahia, Fluminense, Ceará and Vila Nova.

Passing by Operário Ferroviário

Carlos Alberto Dias was part of the Fantasma cast for two consecutive seasons, in 2005 and 2006. In his demonstration on Monday, the Worker highlighted the trajectory of the former half and lent solidarity to the people close to the player.

"Operário Ferroviário Esporte Clube deeply regrets the passing of former athlete Carlos Alberto Dias," the club said in a statement.

The passage through Paraná football also counted on other clubs along the trajectory of the athlete, who accumulated experience in different regions of the country during his professional career.

Career had Seleção Brasileira and international football

In addition to playing for some of the most traditional clubs in Brazil, Carlos Alberto Dias also had experiences in international football, defending teams from Japan.

The midfielder also had a pass through the Seleção Brasileira, extending a trajectory built over several years in professional football.

In the farewell published on Monday, the Operário Ferroviário expressed support for the family and friends of the former player.

"In this moment of sadness, Operário Ferroviário expresses solidarity with family, friends and everyone who lived with Carlos, wishing strength and comfort to all," the club said.