Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a car crash at the age of 35

The life of Jose Antonio Reyes, who starred in both the Premier League and La Liga, has been tragically cut short.

Jose Antonio Reyes has dies in a car crash at the age of 35. Picture: Jorge Guerrero / AFP)

Sevilla says former Spain midfielder Jose Antonio Reyes, who won five Europa League titles and was part of Arsenal’s unbeaten “Invincibles” squad, has been killed in a traffic accident at the age of 35.

Sevilla and second-division club Extremadura, where Reyes played last season, both confirmed the death on Saturday.

“We couldn’t be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace,” Sevilla said on Twitter.

Jose Antonio Reyes won five Europa League crowns with Sevilla and Atletico Madrid.

Reyes also played for Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid among other clubs in a professional career that spanned nearly 20 years, after making his debut for Sevilla as a 16-year-old.

He helped Arsenal go unbeaten through the 2003-04 season, scoring two crucial goals toward the end of the campaign to keep that record intact.

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

He also won a Spanish league title with Real Madrid, and five Europa League crowns with Sevilla and Atletico Madrid.

He also made 21 appearances for Spain. His former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry said he was “devastated” by the news. “Wonderful player, superb team mate and exceptional human being,” Henry wrote on Twitter.

Jose Antonio Reyes, in action against Charlton Athletic's Jason Euell, helped Arsenal to an unbeaten season in 2003/04.

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, who like Reyes came up through the youth ranks at Sevilla and played alongside him for Spain and Madrid, also expressed his sadness.

“Broken. Shattered. I have no words,” Ramos wrote in Spanish on Twitter.

“All the love to the family. We’ll always remember you, friend! RIP brother.”

Reyes, who shot to fame at Sevilla before a switch to Arsenal followed by spells at Real and Atletico Madrid, was on the books with second tier Spanish club Extremadura.

“We couldn’t be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace,” Sevilla, where he spent two four-year spells, said on Twitter.

Current club second tier Extremadura also went on to announce the news.

“With broken hearts we announce the news of our player Jose Antonio Reyes’ death in a car crash and we ask for you to pray for his soul,” the club said.

Originally published as Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a car crash at the age of 35