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A teenager who died after being hit by a car in Aberdeenshire was a promising footballer held in "high regard". A teenager who died after being hit by a lorry was a promising footballer held in "high regard".
Thomas Goodwin, 17, from Ellon, was knocked down while walking on the A90 Aberdeen to Ellon road on Sunday.Thomas Goodwin, 17, from Ellon, was knocked down while walking on the A90 Aberdeen to Ellon road on Sunday.
He had recently signed with newly promoted Highland League club Formartine United.He had recently signed with newly promoted Highland League club Formartine United.
His devastated father, Paul, said: "It was a tragic accident. He had just been signed by his local club so he had a big career ahead of him."
A club statement said: "His loss is absolutely devastating and our thoughts and sympathies are with his family and friends at this terrible time."A club statement said: "His loss is absolutely devastating and our thoughts and sympathies are with his family and friends at this terrible time."
It added: "Everyone at the club is numbed by the news. Not only was he a fine footballer, who had come through the club's youth development system and had a very bright football future ahead of him, but he was also a fine young man. Everyone who knew him held him in high regard."It added: "Everyone at the club is numbed by the news. Not only was he a fine footballer, who had come through the club's youth development system and had a very bright football future ahead of him, but he was also a fine young man. Everyone who knew him held him in high regard."