Tragedy in France as 22-year-old footballer Wanis Honsor dies during training

French football has been plunged into mourning following the death of 22-year-old footballer Wanis Honsor, who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during training with Saint-Denis FC according to Daily Sports.

Honsor collapsed on the pitch, prompting an emergency response from medical personnel who attempted to resuscitate him. However, their efforts were unsuccessful. His former club, FC Rouen, confirmed the tragedy in an emotional statement published on Tuesday, November 11, expressing condolences to his family and loved ones.

“FC Rouen 1899 learned this morning with great sadness of the sudden death of Wanis Honsor, who suffered a cardiac arrest during training with his club Saint-Denis FC.”

Honsor came through Rouen’s youth academy, representing the club at several age-group levels before progressing to the reserve team. He also made three appearances for Rouen’s first team during the 2023/24 season, scoring once at the Stade Robert-Diochon. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from the French football community.