Moldova international Violeta Mitul has died following a “tragic accident while on a mountain hike with club-mates”.

A Einherji statement confirming the tragic news added that Mitul “was kind, energetic and an exemplary footballer”.

The 26 year-old defender only joined Einherji in Iceland in the spring.

Before joining Einherji, Mitul previously played for Apulia Trani in Italy and La Solana in Spain. In her international career, she played 40 matches for Moldova.

In its statement, the Moldovan FA described Mitul “one of the best players of the women’s national team”.

Moldova are ranked the 114th best side in women’s international football by Fifa and did not qualify for the World Cup.

Mitul also won the Moldovan Cup with Alga Tiraspol and Romanian Cup with Vasas Femina.

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