José Antonio Reyes

About

Former left wing and forward who played for such teams as Arsenal FC, Real Madrid and Benfica. In 2019, he joined Extremadura UD and played nine matches before tragically passing away in a car crash.

Before Fame

He joined Sevilla F.C.'s youth division at the age of 10. 

Trivia

He was selected to play for Spain's national team during the 2006 World Cup.

Family Life

He is the son of Francisco Reyes and Mari Calderón. He married Noelia López in 2017; they had two daughters named Noelia and Triana together. He also had a son named José Antonio Jr. from a previous relationship.

Associated With

Both he and Per Mertesacker have played for Arsenal.