Football Bundesliga Bundesliga Former Gladbach defender Gohouri found dead Ivory Coast international Steve Gohouri has died at the age of 34. The defender, who played in the top flight in Switzerland, Germany and England was reportedly found dead in the River Rhine, having gone missing before Christmas. Matthew Scott 02 January, 2016 22:39 IST Defender Steve Gohouri had been playing in Germany's fourth tier with TSV Steinbach, who released a statement on December 16 confirming that Gohouri had gone missing. Matthew Scott 02 January, 2016 22:39 IST Ivory Coast international Steve Gohouri has died at the age of 34. The defender, who played in the top flight in Switzerland, Germany and England was reportedly found dead in the River Rhine, having gone missing before Christmas. One of Gohouri's former clubs Borussia Monchengladbach, posted on Twitter: "Borussia are mourning the loss of Steve Gohouri. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family." Gohouri had been playing in Germany's fourth tier with TSV Steinbach, who released a statement on December 16 confirming that Gohouri had gone missing. Gladbach's Guinean winger Ibrahima Traore tweeted: "RIP my brother Steve gohouri. No Word for such a drama." Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos