MEXICAN striker Diego Chavez has died aged just 28.
The FC Juarez striker died died in a car crash in the early hours of Wednesday morning, his club confirmed on social media.
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The Mexican club released a statement on Facebook paying tribute to the forward.
It read: “With deep sadness we inform the entire FC Juárez community that our player Diego “El Puma” Chávez died early this morning on February 14 in a car accident.
“During his time at FC Juárez, El Puma was characterised by his joy, enthusiasm, simplicity, and willingness, as well as his spirit of dedication and love for our colours.”
Chavez, who was nicknamed ‘The Puma, made 46 appearances for Juarez, netting three times in the process.
The Mexican first division side signed the target-man in February of last year after a spell in Peru with Carlos A. Manucci.
Fans have been left heartbroken by the news with many taking to social media to pay tribute to Chavez.
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