Panamanian football legend Luis Tejada has passed away at 41. Tejada was the top scorer for the Panama NT and had a long club career including a spell in Mexico with Toluca and Veracruz. He played in a number of clubs around the world, with his most notable spell in Peru. Tejada played part in some of the most important moments in Panama’s history, including the 2005 Gold Cup (where Panama went all the way to the final), the 2016 Copa América, and the 2018 World Cup.
Born in Panama City, Tejada started his professional career with storied Panama club Tauro.