School heartbroken as 'super hero' young teacher dies at just 25Teacher and footballer Ioan Evans taught at Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School near Aberdare and played for JD Cymru South club Afan Lid with friends and colleagues paying tributeView Image Ioan Evans passed away over the weekend aged just 25 (Image: Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School)An “adored” primary school teacher and footballer has died suddenly aged just 25, with tributes paid by his colleagues and members of the sporting community. ‌Ioan Evans taught at Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School near Aberdare in Wales and played for JD Cymru South club Afan Lido. Ioan has left a space within our school family that will be incredibly hard to fill. We kindly ask that you keep Mr Evans’ family in your thoughts and prayers during this very challenging time. Article continues belowCardiff City Academy said in a statement: "We have been shocked and terribly saddened to learn of the passing of former Academy player, Ioan Evans.

Source: Daily Mirror February 04, 2026 10:15 UTC