5. Jose Antonio Gallardo
The head of Gallardo was hit during a match between Malaga and Celta Vigo.
The keeper made a full recovery, but the bang caused him to go into a coma 17 days later. He passed just a week later, on January 8, 1988.
Top 10 Players Who Died On The Playing Field
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