Chinese youngster Guo Jiaxuan, an 18-year-old former youth player for Bayern Munich, tragically passed away due to a severe head injury sustained during a training session in Spain that left him in coma.

After being declared brain dead by doctors in Madrid, he was transported to Beijing, where he sadly passed away on Wednesday.

The incident occurred on February 6, 2025, and he never recovered from it, the youngster passed away on the eve of his 19th birthday.

The Chinese footballer played for Beijing Guoan’s U-19 team and earned a spot on China’s U-17 squad in 2023.

That same year, he was selected for the prestigious FC Bayern World Squad.

The football community, including fans, clubs, and media, have expressed profound sorrow over the loss.

Tributes have poured in from around the globe:

@Fabrizio Romano: “Guo Jiaxuan has passed away just hours before what would have been his 19th birthday. Guo fell into a coma on 6th February during a training match in Spain, where he sustained a severe head injury. He succumbed to his injuries at Beijing Tiantan Hospital. Rest in peace”

@Bayern & Germany: “Guo Jiaxuan, former FC Bayern World Squad player, has passed away just hours before what would have been his 19th birthday. Guo fell into a coma on 6th February during a training match in Spain, where he sustained a severe head injury. He succumbed to his injuries at Beijing Tiantan Hospital.. RIP”

@FC Bayern: “FC Bayern mourns the passing of former World Squad player Guo Jiaxuan. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”

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