A PROMISING young footballer has tragically died at the age of 16 just before a dream move to Major League Soccer.

Eder Smic Valencia was killed in a horror car crash while on holiday in his native Colombia .

Valencia was reportedly due to fly to the US this week to sign with the New York Red Bulls.

That was after the talented footballer impressed at the Under-16 Bulls Cup in February.

Local reports claim he was also expected to represent Colombia’s Under-17 national team at the 2026 South American Under-17 Championship.

The car crash took place on Sunday morning in Guachene, which is near Cali.

Local authorities claim the accident happened after a tanker truck collided with several vehicles on the road.

The player was moving in a grey car when the tragic incident unfolded.

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