5 World Footballers Who Choose to End Life by Suicide, Number 1 Ever Defended Barcelona : Okezone Bola

3. Dale Roberts (1986-2010)

In third place, there is the name Dale Roberts. He started his career as a goalkeeper for Sunderland and Middlesbrough. After signing his first professional contract in 2006 with Nottingham Forest, Roberts was loaned out to Eastwood Town and Alfreton Town.

After poor across to a number of clubs, Dale Roberts was called up to defend the England national team. He made his debut for England C against Malta in the 2009–2010 season. He played in 4 games for England C and his last appearance was against Wales in September 2010.

That year, Dale Roberts died at the age of 24. He hanged himself in his house. He is believed to have taken this extreme step due to his injury and there are reports that his fiancé had an affair with one of his teammates, Paul Terry (brother of John Terry).

2. Gary Speed (1969-2011)

Another name is Gary Speed. Full name Gary Andrew Speed, he is a footballer and manager of Wales. Gary Speed ​​has been the best player for more than a decade in the history of English first division football. Speed ​​rose to prominence for Leeds United, where he helped the club win its third first division title.

Speed ​​also carve out a classy career. He became the first player to make 500 appearances in the Premier League. His record of 535 appearances was then followed by David James and Ryan Giggs.

As well as a huge success at club level, Speed ​​achieved 85 international caps for Wales. He is the second-highest capped player in Wales history. He has also captained the country on 44 occasions.

With this fantastic career path, Speed’s known death by suicide immediately shocked the public. On November 27, 2011, the day after appearing on a television show, Speed ​​was found hanging in his garage.

Robert Enke (1977-2009)

Finally, there is the name Robert Enke. He became one of Germany’s best goalkeepers. Enke started his professional career with Carl Zeiss Jena, then joined Borussia Monchengladbach, Benfica, Jupp Heynckes, until anchored in Barcelona.

Enke joined Barcelona on a free transfer in 2002. He was on a three-year contract. However, Enke made only one appearance in La Liga, then was loaned out to Fenerbahce in 2003.

However, in 2009, Enke was found dead by suicide. Precisely on November 10, 2009, he ended his life by crashing into a speeding train at the Neustadt am Rubenberge crossing. He has reportedly suffered from depression since the death of their daughter, Lara, in 2006.

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