FOOTBALLER Yvann Martins has tragically passed away in a car crash.
The 19-year-old played for Portuguese second tier side UD Oliveirense.
Martins was reportedly driving a BMW near the city of Porto on Friday morning when his car overturned in the Tunnel do Covelo.
Emergency services rushed to the scene but the youngster lost his life before being taken to hospital.
UD Oliveirense confirmed the news in a statement that read: “It is with profound sadness and immense consternation that UD Oliveirense announces the tragic passing of Yvann Martins.
“A player on our Under-19 team, who was a victim of a road accident at the young age of 19.”
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In a touching tribute, the club continued: “Yvann was much more than a player.
“He was a humble, hard-working young man, always with a smile on his face, known for his team spirit and the way he knew how to be with his team-mates – a true team-mate and friend.”
Fans wrote: “Rest in peace. It is a great sadness to lose a child at such a young age. Lord, comfort this family in these painful moments.”
Another added: “My condolences to the family and friends.”
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Martins, who was a highly-rated left-winger, moved to the Portuguese club after a spell with Young Boys in Switzerland where he scored 12 goals in 39 games.
His funeral is set to take place in the town of Romariz today and fans of Oliveirense were invited to pay their respects.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
