Brazilian midfielder Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Júnior has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34 following a health scare involving his heart.
The former Brazil international brings an end to a career that spanned over a decade across South America, Europe, and Asia, having featured for top clubs including São Paulo FC, Sport Club Internacional, Chelsea FC, and Shanghai Port FC.
Oscar began his professional journey with São Paulo before moving to Internacional, where his performances earned him a high-profile transfer to Chelsea in 2012.
During his time in the Premier League, he was part of a successful era, winning major honours including the UEFA Europa League and domestic titles.
In 2017, he made a lucrative switch to Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League, where he became one of the league’s standout performers and a key figure for the club over several seasons.
He later returned to São Paulo, bringing his career full circle before the recent health concerns forced him into making the difficult decision to step away from the game.
While details of the heart condition have not been fully disclosed, sources close to the player indicate that the decision was taken on medical advice, prioritizing his long-term health.
Oscar leaves the sport as one of Brazil’s technically gifted midfielders of his generation, remembered for his vision, creativity, and composure on the ball.
