Cedric Roussel, a former Coventry City striker, has died at the age of 45.
Cedric Roussel, a former Premier League footballer and Belgium international, has been remembered.
Coventry City have paid tribute to former striker Cedric Roussel, who died suddenly at the age of 45.
Roussel died of a heart attack this afternoon in Belgium, where he was seated on a terrace in Grote Markt, Mons, according to local news. Emergency personnel arrived swiftly and attempted resuscitation, but it was unsuccessful.
In a post on social media, Coventry wrote: “Coventry City are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our former striker Cedric Roussel, at the age of just 45. Ced
ric played 43 games for the Sky Blues from 1999-2001, scoring 11 goals. Our condolences are with his family and friends at this very sad time.” Another of Roussel’s old clubs, RAEC Mons had broken the news with the message: “We would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Roussel. Thank you Cédric, you have left your mark on our club history.”
“We send our condolences to Cedric Roussel’s family and friends,” the Belgium national team account stated.
Roussel had been a prolific forward for La Louviere before joining Coventry in the Premier League via Gent, initially on loan before sealing a £1.2million permanent switch.
He had an encouraging debut season alongside Robbie Keane, including two goals against Manchester United, but injuries held him back in his second term and he was sold to Wolves for about £2m.
He went on to play for a series of clubs including Genk, Standard Liege and Mons and he picked up three caps for Belgium.
