27.06.2026 12:55
Kenzo Kies, a 21-year-old young footballer from the French team Saint-Étienne, drowned in a river and lost his life.
France was shaken by a tragic death news that deeply shook the football world.
KENZO KIES LOST HIS LIFE
Kenzo Kies, a 21-year-old young winger who played for the country's long-established team St. Etienne, lost his life as a result of an accident in the river.
DROWNED AFTER BEING SWEPT AWAY BY THE CURRENT
According to information in the French press, the unfortunate incident occurred in the city of Lyon. It was reported that the young footballer entered the Rhone River in an area where swimming is prohibited and drowned after being swept away by the current.
AN EMOTIONAL FAREWELL FROM HIS CLUB
Following the tragic news, St. Etienne club published an official condolence message, sharing their deep sorrow. In the statement made by the club, it included the words, "We are experiencing the pain of tragically losing Kenzo Kies, who was a part of our Robert-Herbin Sports Center for a full seven years and won everyone's love with his character as well as his high talent." The green-and-white club also conveyed their condolences to the young player's family, teammates, and all the coaches who contributed to his development.