What happened to Juan Izquierdo, the beloved footballer whose tragic passing has left the sports world in shock? The news of Juan Izquierdo’s untimely demise has sent waves of sorrow throughout the football community. Known for his formidable defensive skills, Izquierdo was a key player for the club Nacional in Uruguay, recently playing in the Copa Libertadores. At just 27 years old, his sudden demise has raised questions and concerns among fans and fellow athletes alike.
Here’s everything you need to know about the cause of Uruguayan footballer’s death.
Juan Izquierdo dead at 27, claims report
Izquierdo, a talented Nacional defender, engaged in a match against Sao Paulo at Copa Libertadores in Brazil on August 22. During the game, he suddenly collapsed on the pitch and was immediately rushed to the hospital. The reason behind the collapse was reported as a cardiac arrhythmia, an irregular heartbeat that led to his collapse. Since then, he has been undergoing treatment in the hospital.
Today, the Nacional club took to their X (formerly Twitter) to announce the Uruguayan footballer’s untimely death. They wrote, “It is with the deepest sorrow and shock in our hearts that the Club Nacional announces the death of our beloved player Juan Izquierdo.” The post further shared condolences and expressed the grief over the passing of a beloved player.
According to The Guardian report, Hospital Albert Einstein shared the real cause behind Izquierdo’s passing which is a cardiorespiratory arrest associated with his cardiac arrhythmia. They also shared that the footballer had been on a ventilator since Sunday.
This tragic event has left fans and football personalities mourning the loss of a young talent who had much more to offer in his career.
Izquierdo’s football journey included stints with several notable clubs, such as Liverpool FC, Peñarol, and Montevideo Wanderers. Last year, he signed to play for Liverpool FC, winning the 2023 Supercopa Uruguaya, where they triumphed over Nacional. Earlier this year, he returned to Nacional, continuing to make his mark on the field until his untimely passing.
