(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 23, 2015 Sevilla's then forward Jose Antonio Reyes celebrates a goal during the Spanish league football match Malaga CF vs Sevilla FC at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga. AFP / Cristina Quicler
MADRID: Spanish footballer Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident, aged 35, his former club Sevilla said on Saturday.
"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 official Twitter account.
Reyes last played for Spanish second tier side Extremadura. He also played for Arsenal, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid among other sides and the Spain national team.
