Fernando Martin, a coach at Valencia CF, has died along with three members of his family after their boat capsized in Indonesia, Spanish football clubs said.
Valencia CF said: “We are deeply saddened by the death of Valencia CF Femenino B coach Fernando Martín and three of his children in a tragic boat accident in Indonesia, as confirmed by local authorities.
“At this extremely difficult time, the Club would like to express its deepest condolences and full support to his family, friends and colleagues at Valencia CF, Valencia CF Femenino and the VCF Academy.”
Indonesian and Spanish authorities said on Saturday that Martin and three of his children were missing after the boat with 11 people on board sank in extreme weather on Friday in the Padar Island Strait near Labuan Bajo Island, a popular tourist spot.
The search continued on Sunday morning, said Fathur Rahman, mission coordinator for Indonesia’s search and rescue agency in the area. Reuters.
Real Madrid CF also sent its condolences to 44-year-old Martin, a former player in Spanish second-tier football who was appointed coach of the Valencia Women’s B team this year.
His wife and one daughter, as well as four crew members and a tour guide, were rescued and made safe, SAR said in a statement.
Published on December 28, 2025
