Football player Violeta Mitul, 26, dies after hiking accident with teammates

Violeta Mitul
26 years old
Iceland
Respected Moldova international
Spain, Italy, Ukraine and Kazakhstan
Violeta Mitul

The football world has said goodbye to Violeta Mitul. The Moldovan player passed away on 4 September, her club informed CNN.

26 years old

Mitul was just 26 years old.

"Tragic accident while on a mountain hike"

"The 26-year-old defender was involved in a tragic accident while on a mountain hike with club-mates," UEFA gave more background info on her death.

Iceland

At the time of her death, Mitul was playing for Icelandic club Einherji, based in Vopnafjörður.

Respected Moldova international

On an international level, she was a respected member of the Moldova national team, with 40 caps under her belt for her country.

"Kind-hearted"

Her club described her as "kind-hearted, hard-working and always with a smile on her face" to CNN.

"Exceptional football player"

"She was a trusting teammate and an exceptional football player," her club added.

"Devastated by this tragedy"

"The community of Vopnafjörður is devastated by this tragedy," Einherji continued.

"Big hole"

"Her passing is a great shock to us all and the hole she leaves behind is big."

Spain, Italy, Ukraine and Kazakhstan

Mitul enjoyed a successful career playing all over the world. As well as triumphs at both the Moldovan and Romanian Cups, she also played for teams in Spain, Italy, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.

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