Former English professional footballer Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a pre-season friendly match in Portugal, according to statements released by his former and current clubs. The midfielder suffered a medical emergency on the pitch roughly ten minutes into the game, prompting immediate medical intervention that included cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of a defibrillator before he was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The tragedy occurred during a preparation fixture held in Malveira on a Saturday, where Castro’s current club, Portuguese fourth-tier side Real Sport Clube—also referred to in local reports as Real Massamá—was facing Estrela da Amadora. Castro had joined the club during the summer transfer window following a stint with English fifth-tier side Eastbourne Borough, having spent the majority of his career playing for lower-league English teams.
Clubs and Leagues Pay Tribute
West Bromwich Albion, where Castro previously spent time as a young professional, issued a formal statement expressing deep shock and sorrow over the loss.
“We are devastated to learn of the untimely passing of our former player Quevin Castro, aged just 25,” West Bromwich Albion stated via social media and their official club channels. The Championship club announced plans to honor his memory ahead of their league fixture against Burnley, confirming that players would wear black armbands and observe a minute of applause in the 25th minute of the match.
Estrela da Amadora also released a public message offering condolences to the player’s family and teammates. “Estrela da Amadora drückt hiermit ihr tiefstes Mitgefühl zum Tod von Quevin Castro, Spieler von Real Massamá, aus,” the Portuguese club wrote on its official homepage, expressing profound sympathy following the fatal incident on the pitch.
Medical Response and Investigation
According to reports from Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã and regional coverage by outlets including FOCUS online and ORF, medical personnel on site rushed to Castro’s aid immediately after he collapsed ten minutes into the pre-season fixture. Despite the rapid deployment of first aid and a defibrillator on the ground, subsequent hospital treatment could not revive the 25-year-old athlete.
Career Background and Next Steps
Quevin Castro built much of his playing career within the English non-league and lower-tier pyramid before making the summer move to Portugal’s lower divisions to seek regular first-team minutes. His transition to Real Sport Clube marked a new chapter abroad, cut short by Saturday’s events in Malveira.
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