Jose Antonio Reyes, the former Arsenal and Sevilla forward, has died in a traffic accident aged 35, Sevilla have confirmed.

"We couldn't be announcing any worse news. Our beloved former youth player Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident. Rest in peace," said a statement on Sevilla's official Twitter account.

Reyes last played for Spanish second tier side Extremadura. He also played for Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid among other sides and the Spain national team, whom he represented at the 2006 World Cup.

Details of the car accident are scare. Local reports say the incident took place on the motorway between Utrera and Sevilla.