Camilo Nuñez, a footballer who played in Argentina’s second tier, has died at the age of 18. It is said that he died while undergoing knee surgery, but the exact cause has not yet been revealed. The young midfielder was suffering from a cruciate ligament injury (ACL), which is currently the fear of footballers. Nuñez needed surgery to repair the knee joint, ESPN reported.
According to the BBC, San Telmo club midfielder Camilo Nuñez grew up in the youth academy of the famous Argentine club Boca Juniors. From there, he joined the San Telmo main team in 2022. The cause of his death is not yet known. However, the young man died during knee surgery.
San Telmo club authorities expressed their condolences on the death of Camilo Nuñez, saying, “We express our deep condolences on the death of Camilo Ernesto Nuñez. This youth and reserve division footballer was undergoing surgery today. The club will be closed today in mourning. We are with his family, friends and teammates at this difficult time and are ready to meet any of their needs.”
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) said, “The President of the Argentine Football Association, Claudio Tapia, and the Executive Committee mourn the death of Camilo Nuñez. Our condolences go out to his family.”
The cause of Nuñez’s death has not yet been revealed by his club or local authorities, with Argentine media reporting that details will emerge after an investigation.
FAQ
Who was Camilo Nuñez?
Camilo Ernesto Nuñez was an 18‑year‑old left‑footed midfielder in the youth and reserve teams of Club Atlético San Telmo—a second-division team based in Buenos Aires. He had previously spent time in the youth academies of Boca Juniors and Independiente, playing in over 80 youth matches
What kind of surgery was it?
He was undergoing a routine knee operation at Clínica Espora in Adrogué, intended to treat meniscal and cruciate ligament injuries aimed at stabilizing his knee—a common procedure for footballers
How did he die?
Details remain limited. According to the club and local authorities, he “went into cardiac arrest during the surgery.” Neither the club nor the clinic has provided a full medical explanation. Authorities have launched an investigation
Where and when did this happen?
The incident took place at Clínica Espora, a private medical facility in Adrogué, Buenos Aires. His passing occurred on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 during the surgical procedure
How has San Telmo and the football community responded?
San Telmo expressed “deep sorrow,” closing its facilities for the day in mourning and offering full support to Camilo’s family, friends, and teammates
