Danilo Feliciano de Moraes, the son of Brazil legend Cafu, has sadly died of a heart attack whilst playing football at their family home in Barueri, Sao Paolo.
The 30-year-old, who was the eldest of three children, was playing with friends in the area when he complained of chest pains.
He was rushed to a local hospital but doctors could not save him.
R.I.P!
- Barça Blood (@Deshan_mendez) September 5, 2019
The eldest son of Cafu died of a heart attack at the age of 30
According to the report of Brazilian media Globoesporte, Danilo Feliciano, the eldest son of Brazilian legendary guard Cafu, died of a heart attack at the age of 30. pic.twitter.com/g2vwFVaIHB
Local reports suggest de Moraes had complained of feeling unwell before taking part the game on Wednesday, where he played ten minutes before coming off.
Players, clubs and fans have since paid tribute to Danilo Feliciano de Moraes.
Cafu's former club Sao Paulo sent a message of support to the family. "Sao Paulo Futebol Clube deeply regrets the death of Danilo, son of Cafu." they said.
"The club sympathises and wishes the tricolor idol, family and friends a lot of strength."
Falleció el hijo de Cafú en Brasil.
- Fuera de Juego (@ESPN_FDJ) September 5, 2019
Danilo de 29 años sufrió un paro cardiaco tras un partido que estaba jugando con amigos suyos en Sao Paulo.
(Vía ESPN Brasil) pic.twitter.com/vQDNuQ5QjG
Another one of the Brazilian's former sides, Palmeiras, expressed their condolences: "The Palmeiras Sports Society mourns the death of Danilo, son of Cafu, and expresses condolences to the world champion and his family."
While Real Madrid released a statement that reads: "El Real Madrid C. F. expresses its deep regret at the passing of Danilo, the son of Brazilian football legend @officialcafu.
"The club wishes to convey its condolences to Cafú and his family and shares in his grief in these difficult moments."
El Real Madrid C. F. expresses its deep regret at the passing of Danilo, the son of Brazilian football legend @officialcafu.
- Real Madrid C.F. :flag_gb::flag_us: (@realmadriden) September 5, 2019
The club wishes to convey its condolences to Cafú and his family and shares in his grief in these difficult moments.
The club sends its deepest condolences to Marcos Cafu and his family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
- AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) September 5, 2019
Our thoughts are with Cafu's family at this difficult time.