Former Everton and Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe is in hospital after suffering a stroke last week.
The 38-year-old man was admitted to hospital on Friday and is receiving “good care.”
The news was shared by FC de Rebellen, an agency that represents former soccer players.
Their statement read: “Last Friday, Royston Drenthe suffered a stroke. Drenthe is currently receiving good care and is in good hands. The team and those involved hope for a speedy recovery.”
A former Dutch international, Drenthe began his playing career with Feyenoord before moving to Real Madrid in 2007, winning the La Liga title a year later.
He was loaned to Everton in 2011-12 and had spells at other clubs including Reading and Sheffield Wednesday.
Everton wished him a speedy recovery to health and posted on
Meanwhile, Reading added: “Everyone at Reading Football Club wishes former Royal Royston Drenthe a speedy recovery after he fell ill on Friday. Get well soon Royston.”
Feyenoord posted a photo of Drenthe with the caption: “On behalf of all Feyenoord: we think of you and wish you all the strength and power.”