Footballer, 19, dead after horror car crash as devastated club pay heartbreaking tribute to ‘true team-mate and friend’
A teenage footballer from Portugal has died aged 19 after being involved in a car crash.
Yvann Martins, who played in the Portuguese second tier for UD Oliveirense, was involved in the horror incident at 8am on Friday, reports claim.
It’s reported that his car overturned while he was travelling down the Tunnel do Covelo in Porto, where emergency services quickly rushed to.
However, Martins lost his life before they were able to transport him to the hospital.
On Sunday, UD Oliveirense issued a statement on Instagram, which 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.
Yvann Martins, 19, died aged 19 after being involved in a car crash on Friday morning
‘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.’
Martins caught attention after impressing with Swiss giants BSC Young Boys, where he recorded 12 goals in 39 matches.
He then made a move to Portugal with UD Oliveirense in June last year but never made a senior appearance for the side.
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