EA FC YouTuber Dedeco Dies Aged 33

Dedeco, one of the names behind the country's biggest EA FC and PES channels, has died at the age of 33. His wife, Fernanda Leite, announced the news on social media on October 28. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

The couple had married in Rio de Janeiro a few weeks earlier and had announced that they were expecting their first child. They shared the pregnancy on October 9 with a photo of a baby outfit set in Flamengo colors. After the funeral, Fernanda posted a message on Instagram, writing that becoming a father had been Dedeco's greatest dream.

Known as André Luiz Berbett Pinheiro Lopes, Dedeco had been uploading videos since 2015. With his Master League and career mode series, he gathered more than one million subscribers. This success made him a content creator for Flamengo's esports team, a role he took on in 2020.

Dedeco also took part as a commentator at the 2025 FIFAe World Cup and became one of the voices of Brazil's national esports broadcasts. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) expressed its condolences, naming him as a partner in eSeleção broadcasts. Fans and colleagues are sharing messages in his memory on social media.