Guo Jiaxuan was an 18-year-old Chinese footballer who tragically passed away on March 19, 2025, just hours before his 19th birthday. A promising defender for Beijing Guoan’s Under-19 team, Guo sustained a severe head injury during a training match in Madrid, Spain, on February 6, 2025.
Despite being airlifted to a hospital in Madrid and later transferred to Beijing Tiantan Hospital, he remained in a coma for over a month before succumbing to his injuries.
Guo’s potential was recognized internationally; he was part of FC Bayern Munich’s World Squad in 2023, a program that offers talented players from around the world an opportunity to showcase their skills.
His untimely passing has deeply affected the football community, with both FC Bayern Munich and Beijing Guoan expressing profound condolences and support for his family.
His death has sparked discussions in China regarding the circumstances of the accident and the response from football authorities. Guo’s family has voiced concerns about the lack of support and transparency, further intensifying national attention to the incident.