A 20-year-old Brazilian footballer died in a freak motorcycle accident after colliding with a cow whereas using residence from his father’s celebration.
In keeping with experiences, striker Antony Ylano was travelling alongside the BR-343 freeway in Altos, within the state of Piaui, when his motorcycle struck the animal at round 3.30am on Monday.
CCTV footage shared by native shops exhibits the second Ylano hit the cow that had wandered into the center of the street, sending the participant flying onto the tarmac. Police mentioned he died on the scene.
Ylano performed for Piaui’s Underneath 20 crew and was thought-about one of many area’s brightest attacking prospects. He beforehand represented Altos and Fluminense-PI, successful the Piaui State Championship in each 2024 and 2025.
His present membership confirmed the tragedy in a press release that learn: ‘Piaui Esporte Clube is experiencing a second of deep ache with the lack of striker Antony Ylano, 20 years outdated, sufferer of an accident within the early hours, within the metropolis of Altos.’
‘Ylano has been carrying the colors of Piauizao Vibrante since 2024, the 12 months by which he received the Piauiense Underneath 20 Championship, performed within the 2025 São Paulo Junior Soccer Cup and the Underneath 20 Northeast Cup.
Brazilian footballer Antony Ylano, 20, died in a freak motorcycle accident after colliding with a cow whereas using residence from his father’s celebration
Ylano performed for Piaui’s Underneath 20 crew and was thought-about one of many area’s brightest attacking prospects
‘In one more problem for the membership, the athlete was making ready to journey this Tuesday with the squad that’s competing within the Underneath 20 Brazil Cup. The membership informs that this Monday’s actions are cancelled out of respect for our time of mourning.’
Altos, one among his former golf equipment, additionally issued a press release expressing their unhappiness at his passing.
‘It’s with deep remorse that Associacao Atletica de Altos obtained the information of the demise of Antony Ylano, aged 20, former participant of the membership, because of an accident within the early hours of this Monday (20),’ the membership mentioned.
‘A participant from the membership’s youth academy and a local of Altos, Antony made his skilled debut defending the Altos jersey in opposition to Remo within the remaining spherical of Serie C in 2023.
‘At Jacare, Antony was additionally a part of the 2024 Piauiense Champion group. At this troublesome time, Altos provides its condolences and needs power to family and friends.’
Police in Piaui confirmed that the reason for the crash stays beneath investigation. Reviews mentioned Ylano’s wake was held in Serra do Cedro, Altos, on Monday night.
