Argentine Footballer Lucas Trejo's Wife, Two Children Found Dead After 74-Hour Search In Venezuela Earthquake

A massive earthquake in Venezuela that killed over 500 people, also includes a heartbreaking tragedy for Argentine footballer- Lucas Trejo. It was after more than three days searching for his missing family following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the footballer has learned that his wife and two young children did not survive.

The tragic news has shocked the football community, with clubs, teammates and fans expressing their condolences to the grieving player.

Hope Turns Into Heartbreak

Lucas Trejo, who plays for Venezuelan club Marítimo de La Guaira, had been searching tirelessly for his family after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela and caused widespread destruction.

According to reports, the building where his family lived collapsed during the disaster. Unable to contact them, Trejo turned to social media, asking people to pray and help him find his loved ones.

In an emotional message, he wrote that he hoped his family had not been inside the building when it collapsed.

Sadly, after a 74-hour search, rescue teams recovered the bodies of his wife, Yanina Maranella, and their two children, Aaron and Ainhoa, from the rubble.

Football Club Confirms the Tragic News

Trejo's club, Marítimo de La Guaira, confirmed the heartbreaking development through an official statement.

The club expressed deep sorrow over the loss suffered by the footballer and requested privacy and respect for Trejo, his relatives and teammates during this difficult period.
The announcement triggered an outpouring of sympathy from football fans and members of the sporting community.

Wife's Emotional Message Resurfaces

Following the confirmation of the tragedy, an old social media post written by Yanina Maranella has gone viral.

In the birthday message dedicated to Trejo, she had described him as a blessing to their family and wrote that life became more beautiful with him by her side.

The emotional post has touched thousands of people online, with many sharing messages of support for the footballer.

Earthquakes Leave Several Football Families in Mourning

Lucas Trejo's family is not the only one affected by the devastating earthquakes.
Footballer Héctor Bello also suffered an unimaginable loss after his wife, Andrea, reportedly died while trying to protect their one-year-old daughter when their residential building collapsed.

Her act of courage has been widely praised as a symbol of a mother's sacrifice during the disaster.

Young Football Talent Also Among Victims

The tragedy also claimed the life of 18-year-old footballer Yimvert Berroteran, who was regarded as one of Venezuela's rising stars. The Universidad Central forward reportedly became trapped beneath collapsed debris after the earthquakes and was later found dead.

Berroteran had represented Venezuela at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2025 and had recently earned opportunities with the country's under-20 national team.
His club described him as a talented young player who would always be remembered.

Nation Continues to Recover

The twin earthquakes have left widespread destruction across parts of Venezuela, damaging buildings and leaving many families searching for missing relatives.

Rescue teams continue recovery operations in affected areas, while communities mourn the lives lost in one of the country's most tragic natural disasters in recent years.

For Lucas Trejo, the disaster has become deeply personal. What began as an anxious search for hope ended with the unimaginable loss of his entire young family, leaving the football world united in grief.