Colombia star Andres Felipe Roman, 29, collapses on pitch then returns to feet by himself
The full-back, 29, was in action for Atletico Nacional against Santa Fe.
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Just 12 minutes into the contest, Roman collapsed by the touchline with no one around him.
Deeply concerned staff members frantically waved for medical attention as the footballer lay unconscious.
An ambulance was subsequently driven along the touchline.
Thankfully, Roman returned to consciousness and was able to gingerly walk over to the ambulance.
The former Treble-winner was replaced by team-mate
Joan Sebastian Castro Dinas and later underwent a electrocardiogram.
An encouraging club statement went on to confirm: "Roman's electrocardiogram came out clear. He is back on the bench."
Roman then wrote on his Instagram story: "Guys, I'm fine… thanks everyone for the messages."
Atletico Nacional won the match 2-1, courtesy of two goals by former Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos.
Ex-Premier League favourite Hugo Rodallega netted for the home side, with the former Wigan and Fulham star still going at 39.
With Roman among their ranks, Atletico Nacional sealed a domestic Treble in February.
Hugo Rodallega is still scoring goals playing for Independiente Santa Fe
Roman has played for Atletico Nacional since transferring from Bogota side Millonarios three years ago.
He had nearly signed for Argentina giants Boca Juniors in 2021, only for the move to fall through after his medical.
Roman had been suspected of suffering with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, although further tests did not find evidence of the dangerous condition among his family.
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