Originally Posted by KRosh

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- FC Utrecht defender David di Tommaso died in his sleep at age 26. The cause of death wasn't immediately known, the soccer club said Tuesday.

"He ate dinner last night and went to bed as he usually did. He didn't complain of feeling ill," club doctor Frank van Hellemondt said.

The French-born Di Tommaso was voted the team's player of the year last season by fans. Di Tommaso, who had one goal this season, played in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Ajax.

The Dutch soccer federation postponed Utrecht's game scheduled Saturday against Willem II Tilburg. No new date has been set.

He is survived by his wife and a daughter.