Former soccer player Henry Colán is shot dead at age 41

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Peruvian football is in mourning after the tragic murder of Henry Colán, a renowned former footballer who defended the colors of Sport Boys, Sporting Cristal, and Universidad César Vallejo.

Colán, 41, lost his life in a shooting attack in the populous Barrios Altos sector, sparking consternation in the soccer community.

The former player participated in the Copa Leyendas with Sport Boys and also served as coach of the 2011 category at the institution.

Henry Colán was the victim of an attack perpetrated by unknown persons before 6:00 am, according to police sources.

Henry Colan Murdered

Radio station RPP and Latina Television confirmed that Colán was fatally shot six times, killing the soccer player that was part of notable clubs.

The Federación Peruana de Fútbol (FPF) expressed its sadness for the loss, regretting «the sad death of Henry Colán.»

Through a statement on social media, the FPF sent condolences to his loved ones and friends, adding an emotional «Rest in peace!»

Sporting Cristal, a team in which he also left his mark, joined in the condolences, according to La República

«We wish a lot of strength to family members»

The club expressed on X (formerly Twitter): «From Club Sporting Cristal we regret the sad death of our former player Henry Colán.»

«We extend our heartfelt condolences and wish a lot of strength to family and friends,» the club added on the social media.

Colán, whose football career spanned from his debut at Club Deportivo Alfonso Ugarte in 2002 to his retirement in 2018, left a significant mark on several teams.

Some of them include Sport Boys, Alianza Atlético, Total Chalaco, and Universidad César Vallejo, according to the media 20 Minutos.

Copa Leyendas regrets the murder of the former soccer player

Within the framework of the Copa Leyendas, where he stood out as a player for La Misilera, Colán played in the final of the last edition against Alianza Lima.

The above, becoming one of the most prominent names in the tournament, according to what was published by the media 20 Minutos.

The event paid tribute to the former soccer player after his death, sharing an emotional message, according to the portal 20 minutos.

«Rest in peace! We regret the death of Henry Colán, La Misilera player in the Copa Leyendas. A lot of strength to his family and friends,” the Copa Leyendas wrote.

Comrade mourns the loss

The news moved Peruvian soccer figures, such as Carlos Lobatón, who expressed on Twitter: «Someone tell me it’s a lie, please.»

«Henry Colán, may God have you in his glory. My condolences to his family.» Sporting Cristal also remembered Colán’s contribution to the club in 2006 and shared a message after the tragic news.

Club Sport Boys, where Colán left his mark, shared on their social networks:

«We regret to inform the sad death from our beloved former player and coach of our 2011 category, Henry Colán.»

«We pray for his eternal rest»

«We extend our most sincere condolences and we pray for his eternal rest,» added Club Sport Boys.

The former footballer’s followers were quick to send condolences. «A deep shame that he has gone in such a painful way.»

«Sad news», «May God have you in his glory, my condolences to his family», were some of the messages after the news.

The Peruvian football community regrets the loss of a talented former soccer player who left an indelible mark in the history of sports in the country.