Corinthians monitor midfielder after iron deficiency diagnosis | OneFootball

The midfielder Charles, from Corinthians, was diagnosed with an iron deficiency after undergoing tests at the Sírio Libanês Hospital in São Paulo. The Meu Timão report reached out to the club, which stated that the medical department is closely monitoring the athlete's clinical situation.

Additionally, it was reported that the nutrient levels remained below expectations even after the number 35 started a supplementation process with the approval of Corinthians' medical department head, Dr. André Jorge. Despite the issue, Charles has been training normally with the Corinthians squad at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center.

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On social media, the player's wife, Andressa Minussi, explained that the player has had the problem “for over a year” but it was only discovered about two months ago. She also mentioned the level of ferritin – a protein that stores iron and releases it to the rest of the body.

“Charles has had an iron deficiency for over a year, but it was only detected about two months ago. After some replacements and the body's difficulty in maintaining them, an investigation began to find out what is causing this significant loss, even after many attempts at replacement. The ferritin level almost reached zero, which causes a lot of fatigue and tiredness in the body,” she said.

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Journalist Marco Bello, from Rádio Transamérica and Meu Timão, contacted members of Corinthians' medical department and stated that, at the club, blood tests are conducted every six months. In 2025, they were conducted in January, when Ana Carolina Côrte was the head of Corinthians' medical department, and in July, with André Jorge leading the sector.

Furthermore, when an athlete presents a vitamin deficiency, in Charles' case, iron, the guidance is that the situation be communicated to the club's nutritionists so they can provide dietary replacement and repeat the tests over several months – these are reviewed by all professionals.

Athletes take vitamin supplements orally, with medications administered by Corinthians' nutritionists. Regarding iron supplementation, it is done intravenously, with the iron being diluted in serum, not exceeding 100 ml, which would contradict doping rules. The issue does not prevent Charles from playing matches, but it can affect his performance on the field, with fatigue being one of the symptoms.

Signed by Corinthians in the July 2024 transfer window from Danish football, midfielder Charles has already played 53 matches wearing the Corinthians jersey, achieving 27 wins, 19 draws, and seven losses – approximately 63% success rate. Additionally, he scored one goal and provided one assist. He was part of the team that won the state championship in 2025, against Palmeiras, in Itaquera.

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