Tragedy in the sports world
Fernando Martín Carreras, the head coach of the women's team "Valencia B", died in a tourist boat accident in Indonesia along with three children. The tragedy occurred the night before in the waters of Komodo National Park. As a result of the incident, Fernando Martín and three of his children lost their lives. Only his wife and seven-year-old daughter managed to escape the sinking vessel.
Fernando Martín Carreras was a 44-year-old coach who was appointed as the head coach of "Valencia B" in July 2025. Before transitioning to coaching, he played as a central defender. During his football career, Fernando played over 130 matches for the team "Alcoyano".
Condolences and support
This tragedy occurred amid other losses in the sports world, notably the recent death of former Serbian national team player Dejan Milovanović, who passed away on September 16 at the age of 42. The death of Fernando Martín has evoked deep condolences among colleagues and fans who will remember him as a talented coach and player.
The tragic death of Fernando Martín Carreras was a significant blow to the sports community, which lost not only a coach but also a father of three children.
His contribution to the development of women's football in Spain and his previous achievements as a player will remain in the memory of many. An important part of this incident is that only his wife and daughter survived, highlighting the scale of the tragedy and its impact on the family and the team. The sports community continues to express support for the surviving family members during this difficult time.