Jose Antonio Reyes, the former Arsenal and Sevilla forward has died in a car crash at the age of 35, Sevilla announced on Saturday. Reyes came through the Sevilla academy and joined Arsenal in January 2004 and was part of the famous “invincibles” side that went through the 2003-04 Premier League season unbeaten apart from also winning the league title. Emiliano Sala Dies Young at 28: A Tribute to Cardiff Footballer Who Lost His Life in Tragic Plane Crash.

“We couldn't be announcing any worse news. Our beloved former youth player Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident. Rest in peace," said a statement on Sevilla’s Twitter account.

Sevilla Confirmed the News in a Tweet

Reyes began his professional footballing career with Sevilla and played 86 games for them from 2000-2004 before joining Arsenal. He also later went on to play for Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid among other Spanish clubs, while also representing the Spanish national team. He last played for Segunda Division side Extremadura before his death. Parents of Teenage Footballer Who Died Saving Her Teammate Receive Rs 2 Lakh for Her Award.

Reyes was the youngest player to make his debut for La Liga side Sevilla when he came on as a 16-year-old substitute for Real Zaragoza. During his loan spell at Real Madrid in the 2006-07 season, Reyes won the La Liga title. He next signed for Atletico Madrid and won two Europa League titles with them.

The 35-year-old also won three more Europa League honours during his second spell at Sevilla to add to his one FA Cup, one Community Shield medals.

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