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Obituary: Xaxá, dead at age 74,Brazilian footballer

Xaxá: key obituary facts

Is Xaxá dead? Yes. Xaxá died on September 16, 2026, at age 74.

Cause of death: Xaxá's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Xaxá known for?

He was a footballer.

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Gender: male.

Also known as: Maximiliano Rodrigues Lopes.

Xaxá, the Brazilian footballer also known as Maximiliano Rodrigues Lopes, died on September 16, 2026, aged 74.

A right winger, he was part of Portuguesa de Desportos in the 1970s and helped the club to the state championship in 1973, the Taça Estado de São Paulo and the Copa Governador in 1976. Over his time with Portuguesa, he made 230 appearances and scored 11 goals.

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