French striker, Nathael Julan killed in car accident, aged 23 (photos)

French striker Nathael Julan has been killed in a car accident at the age of 23.


Julan had been playing his trade with Ligue 2 side Guingamp, although he had a loan spell at Valenciennes last year.

His death was confirmed by his club on Friday afternoon.

Julan, who is believed to have been on his way home from training, was involved in a car accident near the town of Saint-Brieuc with firefighters called to the scene.

Guingamp confirmed the news via a statement, saying: "The club had the immense pain of learning this afternoon of the accidental death of their player Nathael Julan.