Former Germany youth international Agyemang Diawusie has tragically passed away at the age of 25. His current club, Jahn Regensburg, announced the devastating news on Tuesday afternoon.
In a statement, the club expressed their shock and sadness at Diawusie’s sudden death. “This Tuesday, SSV Jahn received the terrible news that Jahn professional Agyemang Diawusie died at the age of 25. The club is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic event.”
The club asked for privacy for Diawusie’s family, stating, “The Jahn family mourns with the bereaved and their thoughts are with Agyemang’s family, relatives, close friends and companions. Because of the terrible situation and out of respect for his family, we ask that their privacy be respected.”
The cause of Diawusie’s death has not been disclosed. He had recently returned to Regensburg in July, having come through the club’s academy as a youngster. This season, he made 16 appearances across all competitions for the team.
Diawusie was a promising talent, earning international caps for Germany Under-15s and Under-19s. He spent most of his career in Germany, playing 48 times for RB Leipzig Under-19s, and 55 times for German third-tier side Wehen Wiesbaden. He also had a brief spell in Austria at SV Ried.
Diawusie was of Ghanaian descent.