French club FC Tours have announced that young defender Thomas Rodriguez has died.

Their meeting with Valenciennes on this evening has been cancelled, after the 18-year-old was discovered in his bed on Friday morning.

"Tours FC is shattered by this tragedy, which plunges the Club into an immense sadness. The club extends its deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, all of Thomas's teammates and friends and gives them all their support in these difficult times."

Rodriguez's death comes five days after Fiorentina captain Davide Astori was found dead in his hotel room ahead of the Viola's Serie A clash with Udinese last Sunday.

A judicial inquiry has been opened. An autopsy will be conducted early next week to determine the exact cause of death.

RIP :(

RIP

Heard it just few minutes ago. It's terrible. And all this stuff can happen to anyone.

Oh my god, first Astori, and now a 18 year old in France? This is getting tragic. RIP and my thought with his family and teammate. I really hope they start making more examination on the player to prevent this kind of stuff. :(

Because Ramsay scored vs a.c. Milan

@Sergio Generally, it doesn't touch still playing football player though. :(

RIP