CHARLOTTE Vellar has died at 16, leaving fans devastated as shocked club MSV Duisburg paid tribute to the former star.
Her passing was announced by the club on Twitter today.
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.
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