Chapecoense survivor Alan Ruschel reveals the plane disaster is the THIRD time he has miraculously cheated death

Ruschel was dragged from the wreckage of the doomed jet after it struck a mountain in Colombia on Monday

ALAN RUSCHEL, one of just six survivors in the devastating Chapecoense plane crash on Monday, has revealed he has narrowly escaped death on three occasions.

The player, who is on loan from Internacional, was previously involved in a serious car crash, moved seats on the jet before it crashed in Colombia, and then he survived after being rescued from the wreckage.

The right-back, who is now breathing without the help of machines, was warned by his doctor to make the most of life following his recovery.

Doctor Sonagli reportedly told the media: If he [Alan Ruschel] has seven lives, he should not waste the other four.

The chartered aircraft from Bolivian airline Lamia was flying from Brazil via Bolivia, but crashed on its approach to the city of Medellin in Colombia.

The Chapecoense team had been travelling to Colombia to play in the final of the Copa Sudemericano against Medellin side Atletico Nacional.

The 27-year old is recovering from a life-saving spine operation after being moved to leading hospital, Somer Clinic in Rionegra, Colombia.

Ruschel’s fiance Moa, who was waiting for ‘the love of her life’ to call her to discuss their wedding plans once he had landed, has remained by the player’s bedside along with his family.

Alan’s brother, Alissen, took to Instagram to post an update from his father and thank supporters for their prayers.

He confirmed Ruschel is no longer being fed through a drip and he has finally heard his voice after ‘several days of distress’.