Exceptional human being: Tributes pour in for footballer Jose Antonio Reyes

Spanish footballer Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident, aged 35, his former club Sevilla said on Saturday.

"We couldn't be announcing any worse news. Our beloved former youth player Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident. Rest in peace," said a statement on Sevilla's official Twitter account.

We couldn't be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star José Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/qeGl2nsi3c

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) June 1, 2019

Reyes last played for Spanish second tier side Extremadura. He also played for Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid among other sides and the Spain national team.

The footballing fraternity took to Twitter to offer their condolences to the players' family.

I’m devastated to hear the sad news about José Antonio Reyes. Wonderful player, superb team mate and exceptional human being. I wish his family and friends continued strength and courage to get through this difficult time. #takenfartoosoon

— Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) June 1, 2019

Everyone at Arsenal is devastated by the shocking news that our former player Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision in Spain.

Jose Antonio Reyes: 1983-2019

Rest in peace, Jose  pic.twitter.com/AT6rLFutvI

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) June 1, 2019

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jose Antonio Reyes today.
Reyes was a member of Spain's 2006 World Cup squad.
Our condolences and best wishes are with his loved ones. RIP. pic.twitter.com/pweTiQTT5D

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 1, 2019

The Invincibles, one of the greatest teams in football history, with José Antonio Reyes among them.
This is such a sad day for José’s family, his former teammates & all Arsenal fans. pic.twitter.com/HwpeXDHfcN

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 1, 2019

FC Barcelona wishes to express their deepest condolences for the death of footballer José Antonio Reyes, a brilliant and charismatic player; one of the most outstanding figures and with a great trajectory in football. Rest in peace.

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 1, 2019

The Atlético de Madrid family is in mourning. Our former player José Antonio Reyes has passed away. You will forever be in our hearts. Rest in peace.

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) June 1, 2019

We’re deeply saddened by the news that José Antonio Reyes, an FA Cup winner with Arsenal in 2005, has died.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with José’s friends, family and football colleagues. pic.twitter.com/KdK3656IXe

— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) June 1, 2019

We are all deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jose Antonio Reyes. All of our thoughts are with Jose's friends and family, and everyone at Arsenal at this very difficult time. https://t.co/C554XXrz8Q

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 1, 2019

The thoughts of everybody at Chelsea FC are with the family and friends of Jose Antonio Reyes, following the tragic news today.

Rest in peace, Jose. pic.twitter.com/JuWf6gzfI8

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 1, 2019

Everyone at UEFA is shocked & hugely saddened to learn that José Antonio Reyes has died aged 35.

A Spanish international with 5 @EuropaLeague titles, Reyes will be sorely missed by the football world.

Our thoughts are with his family & friends at this terrible time. pic.twitter.com/EW4btJ9Vf9

— UEFA (@UEFA) June 1, 2019

Numbed by the news about my former team-mate, Jose Antonio Reyes. Gone far too soon, my thoughts are with his family and friends

— Freddie Ljungberg (@freddie) June 1, 2019

We're saddened to hear of the passing of José Antonio Reyes. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

RIP José. https://t.co/Vb0XUjLzRb

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 1, 2019

RIP Jose Antonio Reyes, 1983-2019

The former @Arsenal forward has died in a traffic collision in Spain: https://t.co/1sJVRVQ2JM pic.twitter.com/TbeeQBQPEO

— Premier League (@premierleague) June 1, 2019

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Spanish player, José Antonio Reyes.
All our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this tragic time.
Rest in peace, José 

— AC Milan (@acmilan) June 1, 2019

We are sad to hear of the tragic passing of Jose Antonio Reyes.

Everyone at Manchester City sends their love and thoughts to Jose’s family and friends. 

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 1, 2019

Everyone at West Ham United is saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Jose Antonio Reyes.

Our thoughts remain with Jose’s friends and family at this time.

— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) June 1, 2019

Reyes last match was a 1-0 win at Alcorcon on May 18. Extremadura are due to face Cadiz away from home on Sunday.