Top footballer dies aged 25 as sport rocked by tragedy with tributes paidAfan Lido confirmed the heartbreaking news and said they were "devastated" by the death of long-serving player Ioan Evans and struggling to find the words to express their griefView 4 Images Ioan Evans has died aged 25 (Image: Facebook/Afan Lido FC)Tributes have been paid to an "immensely popular" footie ace who died aged just 25. Iaon Evans was was one of the longest-serving players at JD Cymru South club Afan Lido and scored 16 goals in 127 games since joining them in 2020. Afan Lido said in a heartbreaking statement: "With the heaviest of hearts everyone at Afan Lido FC is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Ioan Evans. View 4 Images Ioan Evans died aged just 25 (Image: faw.cymru)"Ioan loved being a Lido player, a committed club man, and he was immensely popular with everybody. View 4 Images The Football Association of Wales paid tribute (Image: Football Association of Wales)Article continues below"Our sincerest condolences go to Ioan's family, friends and everyone at Afan Lido FC.

Source: Express February 02, 2026 15:58 UTC