( CNN ) -- Mexico international striker Antonio de Nigris has died at the age of 31 from a suspected heart attack . The former Villarreal player , who was capped 16 times by his country , was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Monday morning but was pronounced dead on arrival , his Greek club Larissa confirmed in a statement . De Nigris joined Larissa in the summer from Turkish side Ankaragucu , making six appearances . The statement read : `` The Larissa family mourns the tragic loss of 31-year-old Mexican footballer Antonio de Nigris . `` It is with deep sorrow that the administration , coaching staff , players and executives of the club would like to express their condolences to his family , particularly to his wife Sonia and their five-year-old daughter Miranda . `` An autopsy will be held at the General Academic Hospital in Larissa to determine the precise reasons of his death . '' De Nigris represented his country at the 2001 Copa America and scored a superb goal against Brazil on his international debut .
Mexican international striker Antonio de Nigris has died at the age of 31 . De Nigris suffered a suspected heart attack , his Greek club Larissa revealed . De Nigris was capped 16 times for Mexico and appeared in the 2001 Copa America tournament .