Mexican forward Diego Chavez, 28, tragically dies in a car crash after ‘losing control of his vehicle and colliding with a pole’, as his club pay tribute to his ‘joy, enthusiasm and love for our colours’

FC Juarez striker Diego Chavez has died at the age of 28 after being involved in a fatal car accident.

TUDN reported that Chavez lost control of his red Volkswagen Beetle and crashed into a pole.

After the collision he was trapped in the car.

His club confirmed Chavez’s death and paid an emotional tribute to their striker on Wednesday.

Their Facebook post read: ‘It is with great sadness that we inform the entire FC Juárez community that our player Diego “El Puma” Chávez passed away in a car accident early this morning on February 14th.

Chavez (right) was only 28 and reportedly crashed into a pole after losing control of his car

‘During his time at FC Juárez, El Puma was characterized by his joy, enthusiasm, simplicity and willingness, as well as his spirit of dedication and love for our colors.’

The Mexican club also posted a separate message to X, saying it was ‘heartbroken’ by Chavez’s tragic passing.

“Our players, staff, coaching staff, directors and all of us who make up this institution are deeply saddened by this unfortunate news, because more than just a player, today we have to say goodbye to a member of our great family,” he said. spokesman. statement read.

Chavez was in his second spell at Juarez, having previously been loaned to the club for the 2016/2017 season.

He spent most of his career in his home country, but also had a brief spell with Spanish lower division team Salamanca and played for Peruvian side Carlos A Mannucci between 2022 and 2023.

He returned to Juarez last year and made 46 appearances for the club in his two spells, scoring three goals.

His last appearance was as a substitute on January 29, and he was an unused substitute in the 2–1 defeat to Chivas on Sunday.