Quevin Castro, a former footballer for West Bromwich Albion, has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a friendly match in Portugal. The incident occurred during a game against third-tier Portuguese side Real Sport Clube.
Attempts were made to revive Castro at the scene by a doctor from the opposing team, Estrela da Amadora, using a defibrillator. He was subsequently transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The match was canceled following the player's collapse, which happened in the tenth minute.
Castro, whose full name was Quevin Moises Cachicote da Rocha de Castro, was born in Portugal and grew up in Thetford, Norfolk. He turned 25 on August 16. He had previously played non-league football for clubs including Mildenhall Town, Thetford Town, Norwich CBS, Leiston, and Bury Town. He also had trial spells at Ipswich Town, Sutton United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and West Bromwich Albion before signing a two-year contract with West Brom in the summer of 2021.
He made his debut for West Brom on August 25, 2021, in an EFL Cup match. His sole league appearance for the club came on February 28, 2022. Castro was later loaned to League One side Burton Albion for the 2022-23 season, but the loan was terminated by mutual consent. He then joined Notts County on loan before playing for clubs such as King's Lynn and Chippenham Town. He signed with Eastbourne Borough in March of the current year.
Real Sport Clube, where Castro was playing at the time of his collapse, issued a statement expressing profound sorrow and calling him a beloved member of their sporting family. Estrela da Amadora also conveyed its deepest condolences to Castro's family, friends, and the Real Sport Clube organization. Tributes have also poured in from fans and former clubs, with many expressing shock at his young age and offering condolences to his family.