Oscar hospitalised in Brazil with heart issue during fitness tests | OneFootball

Moments of great concern in São Paulo, where former Chelsea and Brazilian national team midfielder, Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Júnior, experienced a cardiac-related illness during an athletic testing session.

Oscar, fear in Brazil: illness during athletic tests. The former Chelsea player hospitalized for a heart problem

The incident occurred at the São Paulo FC training center in Barra Funda, while the player was undergoing a stress test in preparation for the 2026 season. Oscar suddenly collapsed to the ground, and according to the club, was immediately assisted by the medical staff present, with support from professionals at the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital.

Oscar's condition: the official statement from São Paulo

The Brazilian club released an official statement to update on the player's condition:

"During the exams conducted on Tuesday morning at SuperCT, as part of the preparation for the 2026 pre-season, the athlete Oscar presented a heart problem and was promptly assisted by the club's professionals and the medical team from Einstein Israelite Hospital, present on site. Subsequently, the player was transported to the hospital, where he is in stable clinical condition and remains under observation for further assessments. Additional information will be disclosed as soon as available, respecting the player's privacy."

São Paulo FC has confirmed that the 34-year-old is conscious and out of immediate danger, but will remain under observation until the diagnosis is fully clarified.

The precedent: the cardiac anomaly discovered a few months ago

Oscar's illness comes just a few months after a routine medical check-up during which the player discovered a cardiac anomaly. At the time, the issue emerged during follow-up examinations after a vertebra fracture, but after further tests and specialist consultations, the midfielder was still able to obtain sports fitness clearance.

The new episode, however, has once again highlighted his physical condition and the cardiological evaluation of professional athletes, a topic increasingly sensitive in the world of football.

Career and return to Brazil

Oscar, born in 1991, is well-known to the public for his seasons at Chelsea (from 2012 to 2017), where he won a Premier League, a Europa League, and a League Cup, becoming one of the protagonists of the first Abramovich era. After his English experience, the Brazilian moved to China, to Shanghai SIPG, where he played for seven seasons before returning to his homeland at São Paulo in 2025.

His return to Brazil was seen as a return to his roots, but also as a new professional challenge. The São Paulo club was counting heavily on his experience for the upcoming season.

Concern but also optimism

Internal sources at São Paulo assure that, at the moment, there are no signs of acute criticality, but caution remains paramount. The player will undergo a series of thorough examinations to determine whether the problem encountered is related to the previous anomaly or if it is an isolated new episode.

The entire Brazilian football world has expressed support for the player, wishing him a speedy recovery.

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