Former Valencia footballer, Jose Castillejo, 28, killed in Spain’s devastating floods

A former Valencia player has tragically been k!lled in the recent floods in Spain.

The country has been rocked by the disaster, which has left 158 dead so far with many others missing.

Emergency teams are carrying out house-by-house searches in the worst-hit Valencia region in eastern Spain with officials fearful the death toll is likely to rise.

It comes after Buildings and bridges were swept away while towns became submerged in a muddy deluge with overturned cars scattered in the streets after more than a year’s worth of rain fell just eight hours earlier this week.

Among the casualties so far was footballer Jose Castillejo, who was 28 and had played for a number of clubs in his home country, including the La Liga giants.

‘We regret the death of Jose Castillejo, a victim of the Dana disasters,’ Valencia said in a statement.

‘He was part of the club’s Academy until his youth stage and has played for several teams in the Valencian Community. RIP.’

Eldense, meanwhile, who Castillejo played for between January and August 2016, added: ‘We deeply regret Jose Castillejo’s passing at 28, a former blue-and-red player in the 2015/2016 season. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.’

Having played in the Valencia academy, Castillejo, who was a midfielder, also featured for the likes of Paterna, CD Bunol, Recam Colon, and Torre Levante.

On Wednesday, Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned residents to stay at home as he raised the official crisis level, warning ‘this phenomenon has not finished’.

The Valencia region was hit hardest with 92 people killed between late Tuesday and Wednesday morning.