This is just horrific news.
16-year-old Izzy Dezu collapsed during a game on Tuesday night and passed away.
The Shelbourne Academy prospect was playing against St. Kevin’s at the Athletic Union League Complex in Dublin when he collapsed.
The exact cause of his death is not yet known but the club released a statement to confirm the tragic incident.
We are heartbroken to have to confirm the news that our Academy U16 player, Izzy Dezu, collapsed and died during a match last night.
The thoughts of everyone at Shelbourne FC are with his family and friends who have been devastated by his tragic loss.
May he rest in peace.
— Shelbourne FC (@shelsfc) December 13, 2017
Paramedics from Dublin Fire Brigade worked on the youth for some time at the pitch in Clonshaugh Road before he was brought by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Condolences and tributes have been pouring in for the young man with such a bright future and the opposition on Tuesday night, St. Kevin’s, also passed on their thoughts.
We at St Kevin’s Boys Fc would like to pass on our Condolences to the family,Friends and everybody at Shelbourne Football Club after their young academy player Izzy Dezu collapsed and died in a game last night.Very Sad news Rest In Peace young man.
— St Kevin's Football Club (@stkevinsfc) December 13, 2017
