A professional football player for En Avant Guingamp is in a state of brain death after drowning in the Rhône river in Lyon, according to reports from L’Équipe and Le Progrès. The athlete, who previously trained at both Olympique Lyonnais and AS Saint-Étienne, was discovered in critical condition in Villeurbanne.
Incident in Villeurbanne
Local media reports from Le Progrès and Le Figaro indicate the player was found in the Rhône river in the Villeurbanne area. Initial reports from Le Figaro described the athlete as being in “absolute emergency” following the drowning incident. Subsequent updates from L’Équipe and Le Télégramme confirm the player has since entered a state of brain death.
Player’s Career Background
The athlete is a professional currently associated with the Ligue 2 club En Avant Guingamp. According to Le Progrès, the player possesses a strong regional pedigree, having been developed through the youth academies of two of France’s most prominent clubs: Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE).
- Current Club: En Avant Guingamp (Ligue 2)
- Training Background: Olympique Lyonnais and AS Saint-Étienne
- Location of Incident: Rhône river, Villeurbanne
