Polish police have started an investigation after Leo Krafft (28) from Norway died in hospital in Wrocław. He is an American professional football player. The American soccer community in Norway is in mourning.

Polish police said in a press release on Saturday that Krafft died in hospital after police arrested him on Friday evening.

Next of kin have been notified of the death, and are aware that VG published the 28-year-old’s name.

Krafft plays for the Polish club “Panthers Wroclaw» and has represented the Norwegian national team in American football.

He has played for several clubs in Norway, including Eidsvoll 1814s and Vålerenga Trolls, and also participated in the “European Football LeagueEuropean Football LeagueEuropean tournament for American football involving 17 clubs from several European countries.» for his Polish club.

“Today we received the very sad message that Leo Krafft has passed away, i Poland», the Norwegian association wrote on social media, adding that its thoughts were with the relatives.

Jørgen Benestad Johansen is a former national team coach, and was Krafft’s coach when he represented Norway between 2012 and 2015.

– This is very, very sad. We are a small neighborhood where everyone knows everyone. “This is absolutely unimaginable,” Johansen told VG.

He remembered the 28-year-old as a talented player who worked hard to achieve great things in sport.

In recent years, Krafft had his sights set on playing in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Johansen has been an important supporter of Krafft, especially during league tests.

– He has huge motivation and is very passionate about training. Leo has the physical attributes and skills that make him an extremely valuable player for us and the clubs he represents.

The Polish Norwegian club wrote on social media that they were “shocked” and “deeply touched” by the death.

“On behalf of the players, staff and owners of the club, we offer our condolences to Leo’s family.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday evening to VG that it was aware that a Norwegian citizen had died in Poland. Kripos is also familiar with death.

Polish police stated that the prosecutor’s office was notified immediately after the death, which will, among other things, be extensively investigated by internal police investigators to clarify the circumstances.

– Preliminary analysis of the case has so far found no irregularities in the actions taken, police in Wroclaw said.

The prosecutor’s office has decided that the Norwegian citizen will undergo an autopsy.