A 20-year-old Brazilian footballer, Antony Ylano, has tragically died following a motorbike accident. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning as Ylano was riding home from his father's birthday celebration. Ylano collided with a cow that had wandered onto the BR-343 road in Altos, Piaui. CCTV footage captured the moment of the crash, showing the young striker hitting the animal, which was part of a herd. The footage reveals that Ylano appeared unaware of the cow's presence until it was too late. He was thrown onto the tarmac upon impact, while the cow struggled to move off the road. Emergency services confirmed that Ylano died at the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Ylano was a promising talent in Brazilian football, having previously played for Altos and Fluminense-PI. He was part of the teams that won the Piaui State Championship in 2024 and 2025. His current club, Piaui Esporte Clube, expressed their profound sorrow in a statement. "Piaui Esporte Clube is experiencing a moment of deep pain with the loss of striker Antony Ylano, 20 years old, victim of an accident in the early hours, in the city of Altos," the club stated. Ylano had been with Piaui since 2024, where he won the Piauiense Under-20 Championship and participated in the 2025 São Paulo Junior Football Cup and the Under-20 Northeast Cup. The club noted that Ylano was preparing to travel with the squad for the Under-20 Brazil Cup, which is set to take place soon. In light of this tragedy, Piaui Esporte Clube has cancelled all activities for Monday as a mark of respect during this time of mourning.