A extremely rated younger footballer has died in a automobile crash in Colombia simply days earlier than he was reportedly on account of signal for Main League Soccer aspect New York Pink Bulls.
Eder Smic Valencia, 16, misplaced his life on Sunday morning whereas on vacation in Guachene, close to Cali, with studies claiming the automobile he was travelling in was concerned in a collision with a tanker truck.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
Valencia had been tipped for a vibrant future within the recreation, with the teenage striker impressing on the Beneath-16 Bulls Cup in February and reportedly getting ready to fly to the US this week to finish a transfer to the Pink Bulls.
{The teenager} was additionally anticipated to symbolize Colombia’s Beneath-17 nationwide crew on the 2026 South American Championship, along with his progress rigorously monitored by coaches in his homeland in addition to scouts abroad.
His dying was confirmed by his membership, Academia Alemana Popayán (AAFP), which has a long-standing repute for producing gamers able to making the step into skilled soccer.
Eder Smic Valencia, 16, misplaced his life on Sunday morning whereas on vacation in Guachene, close to Cali
The teenage star was reportedly on account of signal for Main League Soccer aspect New York Pink Bulls
A press release from the membership stated: ‘It’s with deep sorrow that we report the passing of our participant Eder Smic Valencia Ambuila in a automobile accident whereas on trip in Guachene.
‘We’re supporting his household and we’ll honour his reminiscence right here at AAFP. He’ll perpetually be in our hearts.’
The tragedy has left Valencia’s household, team-mates and coaches devastated, along with his dream transfer to Main League Soccer and a global profession cruelly reduce quick as tributes pour in for a striker extensively tipped for stardom.
