Tragedy in football: SSV Reutlingen mourns the loss of young star Luca Meixner

SSV Reutlingen 05 is in mourning for its player Luca Meixner, who died at the age of just 22. Meixner was found dead in his bed on December 27, 2024. The exact cause of death is still unknown. The club confirmed the tragic incident via its social media.

In an official statement, SSV Reutlingen expresses great dismay and sympathy for the family and friends of the deceased. The entire SSV family is stunned by the young footballer's unexpected death and their thoughts are with his relatives. In order to give the family the space they need during this difficult time, the association asks for their privacy to be respected.

Reactions from the football community

The sudden death of Luca Meixner also made waves in the amateur football scene in Baden-Württemberg. Many clubs, including FSV 08 Bietigheim-Bissingen, SG Sonnenhof-Großaspach and TSG Balingen, express their condolences and show their sympathy.

Meixner played his last game for SSV Reutlingen on December 7, 2024 against TSG Balingen. He has been part of the Oberliga team since 2021 and has played a total of 100 league and cup games for the club during this time. SSV Reutlingen 05 has a long tradition in German football, was first class in 1963 and was promoted to the 2nd Bundesliga in 2000. The club has currently been playing in the fifth division since 2010 and is in 10th place in the table.

Further details about the mourning process and the thoughts of the club's management can be found on the official SSV Reutlingen website at ssv-reutlingen-fussball.de the incident was reported.

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