Portuguese footballer Quevin Castro has died at the
age of 25 after collapsing during a pre-season friendly match in Lisbon.
Castro, who previously played for English club West
Bromwich Albion, reportedly collapsed during the first half of Real Sport
Clube’s friendly against top-flight side Estrela de Amadora at the Estadio das
Seixas on Saturday.
The Lisbon Football Association (AFL) confirmed that
the midfielder died during the pre-season fixture, expressing condolences to
his family, teammates and the wider football community.
Real Sport Clube described Castro as a beloved member
of the club’s sporting family, saying his impact extended beyond his
performances on the pitch.
The midfielder grew up in Thetford, Norfolk, and
joined West Brom in 2021. He made his debut for the club in a Carabao Cup match
against Arsenal before making another appearance against Swansea later that
season.
Castro subsequently joined Burton Albion on loan and
went on to represent several clubs in England, including Cambridge City, York
City and Notts County.
He began his development at Sporting Clube’s academy
before returning to Portugal last summer to continue his career.
West Bromwich Albion expressed shock and sadness over
the news, describing themselves as “devastated” by Castro’s death.
The Championship club said its players would wear
black armbands and observe a period of applause in the 25th minute of their
match against Burnley on Sunday as a tribute to the midfielder.
Castro’s death has sent shockwaves through the
football community, with tributes expected from former teammates, clubs and
supporters in Portugal and England.
At just 25, his sudden passing has brought renewed
sadness to the football world and left family, friends and colleagues mourning
the loss of a young player whose career was still unfolding.
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