Juan Izquierdo, a 27-year-old Uruguayan soccer player, has succumbed to a cardiac arrhythmia following his collapse during a Copa Libertadores match in Brazil. The soccer community mourns the loss of a promising athlete and beloved teammate.
Tragedy has befallen the Uruguayan soccer community with the untimely passing of 27-year-old Juan Izquierdo. The promising defender, who played for Nacional in the Uruguayan Primera Division, collapsed during a Copa Libertadores match against Sao Paulo last Thursday.
After being rushed to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, Izquierdo was placed in neurological critical care due to increased intracranial pressure. He had been on a ventilator since Sunday, but his condition deteriorated, leading to his demise on Tuesday.
Tragedy Strikes Uruguayan Soccer as Juan Izquierdo Passes Away
According to officials, Izquierdo's death was caused by "cardiorespiratory arrest associated with his cardiac arrhythmia." This sudden and unexpected loss has left a profound void in the soccer world.
Born in Montevideo, Izquierdo began his professional career with Cerro in the Uruguayan Primera Division. He quickly made a name for himself as a talented defender, bouncing around the league with stints at Penarol, Wanderers, Nacional, and Liverpool.
Tragedy Strikes Uruguayan Soccer as Juan Izquierdo Passes Away
During his time with Liverpool, Izquierdo played four matches for Atletico in Liga MX in Mexico. He rejoined Nacional in 2024, helping the team to a Uruguayan league title in 2023. He started 13 of the 14 games he appeared in.
Izquierdo's tragic death has elicited an outpouring of grief from family, friends, teammates, and fans. His wife, Selena, expressed her heartbreak on social media, writing, "For many, Juan Izquierdo, my Juanma, my best friend, my husband, the father of my children, my unconditional partner. Today a part of me dies with you."
His teammate, Mateo Antoni, remembered Izquierdo as a mentor and a friend. "I can't describe how great you were with me," he said in a letter. "What remains with me for all my life is that I know that I will always watch your back because I know you will be watching mine."
The Uruguayan soccer fraternity mourns the loss of a promising talent and beloved colleague. Izquierdo's passing serves as a tragic reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him and in the annals of Uruguayan soccer history.
