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Soccer Star Christian Atsu

5:46 AM PT -- 2/7 -- Christian Atsu has, thankfully, been found alive -- the vice president of the soccer star's Turkish club, Hatayspor, told reporters Tuesday he was rescued from the rubble.

The Hatayspor official said Atsu was found injured -- though it's unclear to what extent.

The Ghana Football Association sent out a tweet Tuesday celebrating the news -- adding, "Let’s continue to pray for Christian."

Former Premier League star Christian Atsu, who played for Chelsea and Newcastle, is missing after a massive earthquake hit Turkey on Monday .