Charlotte Vellar dead at 16 – Talented player passes away as shocked club MSV Duisburg pays tribute
FANS are mourning the death of a talented young German footballer who has died at the age of 16.
Charlotte Vellar's passing was announced by her club, MSV Dusiburg, via Twitter on Sunday evening.
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 footballer, including warm messages from Bundesliga giants Werder Bremen, Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg.
Her former club, TV Kapellen, also paid tribute.
The club said: "Lotti, as she was called, always had a smile on her face and found her great passion in soccer.
"Charlotte played in the U11 and U13 TV bands.
"She was a fun-loving and football-loving player.
"No matter what, she always had a smile on her face.
"We were so proud of Lotti because she was the first player in Kapellen to play in a Bundesliga club.
"Our sympathy goes to the family, friends and their U17 team from MSV Duisburg."
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.
Her team plays in the U17 Lower Rhine League in Germany.
Her cause of death has not been disclosed.