Mexican striker Diego Chavez dies at 28 in car crash

Mexican striker Diego Chavez, known as 'The Puma', tragically passed away in a car crash. He made 46 appearances for FC Juarez, scoring three goals. FC Juarez expressed deep sadness and tribute to Chavez's spirit. The football community mourns his loss, with fans remembering his dedication and pride. The club's scheduled match against Club Puebla is uncertain.

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Mexican Striker Diego Chavez Dies At 28 In Car Crash

Mexican striker Diego Chavez, aged 28, tragically passed away in a car crash early Wednesday morning, FC Juarez confirmed on social media. Chavez, nicknamed ‘The Puma’, was a beloved player known for his joy, enthusiasm, and dedication to FC Juarez. Chavez made 46 appearances for Juarez, scoring three goals. He joined the club in February last year after playing in Peru for Carlos A. Manucci.

Fans have expressed their heartbreak over his untimely death, praising his energy and passion on the field. In a statement on Facebook, FC Juarez expressed deep sadness and paid tribute to Chavez’s spirit and love for the team. The club’s scheduled match against Club Puebla on Saturday is uncertain following Chavez’s passing.

Social media has been flooded with tributes to Chavez, with fans remembering him for his dedication, pride, and love for the team. Reports indicate that Chavez was trapped in his car after losing control and colliding with a sign. The football community mourns the loss of Diego Chavez, a player who will be remembered for his contributions on and off the field.

 

Diego Chávez

Diego Chávez Collins

Forwarder, Midfielder

MexicoMexico

Age: 29

179 cm

61 kg

Season 2023/2024
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Played 19 15 Missed
Minutes 1082 56.9 Avg
Goals 1 0.1 Avg
Assist 1 0.1 Avg
Attempt 24 1.3 Avg
Passes 273 14.469.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 3 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 19 times for 1082 minutes for Liga MX.

Diego Chávez scored 1 goal for Juárez. He procured one assist. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 17th in Liga MX. In the last match Juárez lost 2-1 against Guadalajara.

Juárez performance and stats

Juárez

Manager: Maurício Nogueira Barbieri
Liga MX
Rank 15th
Win 5
Draw 3
Loss 9
Goals 24-34
Diff -10
Top 3 Scorers
A.Hurtado (8)
A.García (7)
M.Santos  (3)
This season
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Juárez is currently 18th in the Liga MX with 2 points.

In the last 23 games, it has won 5 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 13 times. In its last match, Juárez lost 2-1 against Guadalajara.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 4 goals and conceding 9.​

Juárez will play the next match in Liga MX against Puebla on Saturday 17th of February in Ciudad Juárez. The prediction is Juárez winning the match.​

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