Young footballer dies after suffering cardiac arrest during training session

Thursday, November 12, 2026 - A young French footballer has died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a training session with his club, Saint-Denis FC, on Réunion Island.

Wanis Honsor, 22, reportedly collapsed during training at the Stade de la Jamaïque in Saint-Denis on Wednesday, November 11.

His teammates immediately attempted to resuscitate him before emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene.

Honsor, who had very recently got married, played for a number of clubs across France prior to his tragic passing.

Saint-Denis FC, who play in the Réunion Premier League for French overseas territories, announced his tragic death “with immense sadness and profound sorrow” in a statement on Wednesday morning.They admitted the entire club had been left “deeply shocked and devastated” by his passing.

A statement said: “In these painful moments, our thoughts are especially with his family, loved ones, and friends.

“Saint-Denis FC extends its sincerest condolences and offers them its full support during this terrible ordeal. Rest in peace, Wanis. You will forever remain in our thoughts and in our hearts.”

Medical teams arrived at the scenes and tried for 45 minutes to resuscitate him, but Honsor unfortunately passed away.

The Reunion football league paid a heartfelt tribute, which read: “Aged only 22 and on the eve of his 23rd birthday, recently married, this young man had his entire life ahead of him.