Professional Soccer Player Christian Mbulu Dies at 23

Christian Mbulu, then of Crewe Alexandra, in action during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Crewe Alexandra at PTS Academy Stadium in Northampton, England, on Nov. 16, 2019. Pete Norton/Getty Images

Professional soccer player Christian Mbulu has died at the age of 23, according to a statement from his team, Morecambe FC.

The defender, who spent his career in the lower leagues of British soccer, made three appearances for the League Two side this season.