Ananias, Brazilian football player, Died at 27

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Ananias Eloi Castro Monteiro was born on January 20, 1989, in São Luís, Maranhão, and did on November 28, 2016.

He was a Brazilian footballer.

Ananias last played as an attacking midfielder for Chapecoense.

Ananias graduated from Bahia’s youth categories and made his professional debuts in 2008 Série B.

During 2011, Ananias was loaned to Portuguesa, in a two-year deal.

Following his good performances on the club, and with Lusa being compared with Barcelona, Ananias was called Ananiesta (compared with Andrés Iniesta) by the fans.

During April 2012, Portuguesa bought half of his rights from Bahia.

On May 29, 2013, he was loaned to Palmeiras.

Ananias was one of the victims when LaMia Airlines Flight 2933 crashed on.

Ananias Eloi Castro Monteiro passed away at 27 years old.