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UD Las Palmas and Peers Honor Late Defender Zeben Ramos

Condolences from Spanish clubs combined with a Las Palmas moment of silence marked the passing of the left-sided defender after his 15-day coma.

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Overview

  • UD Las Palmas announced on June 27 that 23-year-old Zeben Ramos died after failing to recover from injuries sustained in a June 9 car crash in Arucas, Gran Canaria.
  • Ramos remained in a coma for 15 days as medical staff worked to save his life before his passing.
  • The club released an official statement conveying deep regret, shared a video tribute and observed a minute’s silence ahead of training.
  • Sevilla FC, RC Celta Vigo and RCD Espanyol were among the La Liga sides to issue formal condolences to Las Palmas and Ramos’s family.
  • Ramos joined UD Las Palmas in January 2024 and earned recognition as a versatile left-sided defender who regularly trained with the reserve side Las Palmas Atlético.