Charlotte Vellar dead at 16 – Talented player passes away as shocked club MSV Duisburg pays tribute
FANS are mourning the death of a talented young German footballer who has died at the age of 16.
Charlotte Vellar’s passing was announced by her club, MSV Dusiburg, via Twitter on Sunday evening.
MSV DuisburgCharlotte Vellar has died at 16-years-of-age[/caption]
The defender had been active at MSV Duisburg since 2018 , when she switched from TV chapels to the Zebras.
A statement released by the club read: “There is no consolation in this incredible pain.
“MSV mourns the loss of Charlotte Vellar, who died far, far too early at the age of 16.
“Our condolences to family, friends and team members.
“We wish you strength for these incredibly difficult moments.”
Tributes have poured in for the much-loved football, including warm messages from Bundesliga giants Werder Bremen and VfL Wolfsburg.
Charlotte played her last game on February 26, where the defender was instrumental in leading her club to a 9-0 victory of Bayer Uerdingen.
Her team were apart of the U17 Lower Rhine League in Germany.
Her cause of death has not been disclosed.
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