Jason Mayélé (4 January 1976 — 2 March 2002), was a footballer with Chievo and Congo.
Mayélé played as a striker or winger and was a member of the Chievo team that qualified for Europe in their first Serie A season. He had represented his country at the African Cup of Nations. Previously he had played for Cagliari in Italy and LB Châteauroux in France.
Mayélé was only 26 years old when he died in a car accident. His car collided with another while Mayélé was attempting to catch the Chievo team bus for a match against Parma F.C.. He was taken to hospital in Verona by helicopter, but he died of his wounds.
Since his death, his shirt number of 30 has been retired in his honour by Chievo.
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