3. Marc-Vivien Foe
On June 26, 2003, Foe passed away while playing for Cameroon against Columbia in France. He was 26 years old.
Due to an inflammation of the right ventricle, he suffered a heart attack and passed out unexpectedly on the field.
Top 10 Players Who Died On The Playing Field
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