Former Arsenal striker Fabian Caballero has died aged 46

He was taking part in futsal on the time he collapsed

Former Arsenal and Dundee striker Fabian Caballero has died aged 46.

Caballero made 142 appearances for Dundee after a short spell with the Gunners and scored 27 targets.

It’s understood Caballero collapsed while taking part in futsal with some mates in Asuncion, Paraguay.

Arsenal paid tribute to their former participant on social media platform X.

Everybody on the membership is deeply saddened to listen to of the sudden passing of our former participant, Fabian Caballero.

Our ideas are along with his household and mates presently ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fGoILgAZT0

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 28, 2024

The Paraguayan FA stated in an announcement: “The Paraguayan Soccer Affiliation deeply regrets the passing of former footballer, Fabián Caballero, who had an excellent profession each in Paraguayan soccer and overseas.

“We accompany the household and mates on this troublesome time.”

An announcement from Dens Park learn: “All at Dundee Soccer Membership are extraordinarily shocked and saddened this morning to study of the passing of former Dundee participant Fabián Caballero.

“Fabián handed away on the age of 46 and might be tremendously missed by everybody at Dundee Soccer Membership. Fabián signed for The Dee in July 2000 and have become a fan’s favorite amongst the Dundee supporters.

“The ideas of everybody on the membership are with Fabián’s household at this very unhappy time. The membership will challenge a full tribute to Fabián later in the present day. Relaxation in peace Fabián.”

All at Dundee Soccer Membership are extraordinarily shocked and saddened this morning to study of the passing of former Dundee participant Fabián Caballero.

Fabian handed away on the age of 46 and might be tremendously missed by everybody at Dundee Soccer Membership. Fabián signed for The Dee in July… pic.twitter.com/piEepYc6pp

— Dundee Soccer Membership (@DundeeFC) September 28, 2024

Caballero first got here to Europe in 1998 when he secured a mortgage cope with Arsenal from Cerro Porteño as a 21-year-old. He performed for the Gunners 3 times, as soon as within the Premier League.