Luca Meixner – a member of the German football club SSV Reutlingen 05 – has tragically died at the age of 22.
The Football Org. announced the heartbreaking news over the weekend that Meixner had “unexpectedly passed away” on December 27th.
No further details about his death were released.
“The entire SSV family is deeply shocked and stunned,” said the team wrote in a statement. “His teammates, all committees and employees mourn with Luca’s relatives and our thoughts are with his family, friends and companions.”
“We ask that you respect the privacy of Luca’s family during this difficult time.”
After his death, SSV Reutlingen 05 held a memorial service for Meixner, lighting a torch and holding a banner with the inscription “Rest in Peace”. Team officials also placed a framed picture of him and a candle near their facility in honor.
Meixner – a midfielder – reportedly joined the club in 2021… and had only recently played for the organization. in a game last month.
REST IN PEACE