FOOTBALLER Yvannn Martins has tragically passed away in a car crash.
The 19-year-old played for Portuguese second tier side UD Oliveirense.
Yvann Martins has sadly passed away Martins was reportedly driving a BMW near the city of Porto on Friday morning when his car overturned in a tunnel.
The youngster lost his life at the scene.
UD Oliveirense confirmed the tragic news in a statement that 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.”
In a touching tribute, the club continued: “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 was a highly-rated left-winger and moved to the Portuguese club after a spell with Young Boys in Switzerland.
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