Former CA Osasuna striker Jacek Ziober has died at the age of 60 following a long illness. The Navarrese club confirmed the news on Tuesday, issuing a statement of condolence, which was echoed by his former club, Montpellier.
CA Osasuna said: "El Club Atlético Osasuna laments the death of Jacek Ziober, a rojillo player between 1993 and 1996, and wishes to convey its condolences to his family, loved ones and former teammates. Rest in peace. Goian bego". The Polish forward joined Osasuna from French side Montpellier in 1993 and became a key figure in the team's 1990s era.
In his first season, 1993-94, Ziober was the team's top scorer with 10 goals, although the club was relegated to the second division. The striker made 61 official appearances for Osasuna, scoring 14 goals in total. His following two seasons in Segunda División were affected by injuries, netting 4 goals in 24 games in 1994-95 and one in seven matches in 1995-96.
Born on 18 November 1965, Ziober came through at LKS Lodz and enjoyed a notable international career with Poland, earning 46 caps and scoring 8 goals. At Osasuna, he was part of a remembered Polish contingent alongside players like Jan Urban.
The news comes as the current Osasuna side, sitting 13th in La Liga with 8 points, prepares for an away fixture against Real Betis this Saturday.
First reported at El Mundo Deportes
