Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro has died on the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal.
Castro fell to the bottom during the primary half of third-tier Real Sport Clube’s pleasant in opposition to top-flight aspect Estrela de Amadora on the Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon on Saturday.
The Lisbon Football Association (AFL) stated that Castro “passed away this morning during the pre-season friendly”.
Real Sport Clube stated the midfielder was a “beloved member of our sporting family”.
“Quevin Castro was much more than just a player; he was an integral part of our family, leaving an indelible mark on all those who knew him.”
Castro joined West Brom in 2021 and made his debut for the membership in opposition to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup.
His second look for the membership got here in opposition to Swansea later that season, earlier than becoming a member of Burton Albion on mortgage.
West Brom stated they have been “devastated” by the information of Castro’s loss of life and can pay tribute to the midfielder with a interval of applause in the twenty fifth minute of their Championship fixture in opposition to Burnley on Sunday, in addition to carrying black armbands.
The former Sporting Clube academy product appeared for a number of sides in England – together with Cambridge City, York City and Notts County – earlier than returning to Portugal final summer time.