"Colombian prospect Éder Smic Valencia, 16, died in a car accident on Sunday in Cauca, just days before he was to join the New York Red Bulls II for a trial, the MLS club confirmed on Tuesday. The Under-16 Colombia team star from Academia Alemana Popayán was involved in a car crash in the southwest of Colombia, according to reports. Smic Valencia guest-played with NYRB U-16s earlier this year, the MLS club said."
"Our thoughts are with all of Éder's family, friends and teammates. Rest in peace.Nuestros pensamientos están con toda la familia, amigos y compañeros de Éder. Que descanse en paz. https://t.co/eRLQY3ufZV- New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) September 9, 2025"
"It is with deep sorrow that we report the passing of our player Éder Smic Valencia Ambuila (2009) in a car accident while on vacation in Guachené. We, along with his family, will honor his memory at the AAFP. He will forever be in our hearts."
Éder Smic Valencia was a 16-year-old Colombian football prospect who died in a car accident in Cauca while on vacation. The crash occurred just days before he was due to join New York Red Bulls II for a trial. Smic Valencia played for the Under-16 Colombia team and represented Academia Alemana Popayán. He had guest-played with New York Red Bulls U-16s earlier in the year. The New York Red Bulls expressed condolences to his family, friends and teammates. The academy announced plans to honor his memory at the AAFP and said he will forever be in their hearts.
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