Brazilian Footballer Oscar Retires at 34 Due to Cardiac Issues

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Former Brazilian international Oscar has retired from football at the age of 34 due to cardiac problems. He had a notable career with clubs like Chelsea and São Paulo, and played 48 times for Brazil.

Former Brazilian international Oscar has been forced to retire from professional football at the age of 34 due to cardiac problems, his club São Paulo confirmed on Saturday.

The attacking midfielder had to spend five days in hospital after fainting during a routine medical in November, following which he was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a condition caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure, heart rate, and cerebral blood flow.

Oscar, who had a contract set to expire in 2027, expressed his sentiments on retiring, stating, “I am ending a career here in São Paulo that has taken me practically to the four corners of the world,” in a club statement.

During his career, Oscar played for prominent clubs including Chelsea and Shanghai Port. With Chelsea, he won two Premier League titles and the Europa League. In China, he secured three Chinese Super League titles with Shanghai.

Oscar also had an illustrious international career, earning 48 caps for Brazil, winning the Confederations Cup, and playing in the 2014 World Cup on home soil.