Former Real Sociedad star Andrija Delibasic has passed away aged 43 after battling with cancer.

The former striker is well remembered in Spain after playing the majority of his career there with the likes of Sociedad, Mallorca and Hercules.

The former Montenegro international battled cancer for several years after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, prior to his death which was confirmed on Tuesday.

Delibasic also made a name for himself with FK Partizan, where he made 100 appearances and scored 48 goals between 1999 – 2004.

During his time there, Delibasic scored three goals during a Champions League campaign for the club – including two against Porto, who later won the tournament.

Following the confirmation of his death, tributes from his former clubs began to flood in on social media.