Former West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly

Quevin Castro, a former West Bromwich Albion midfielder, has died at the age of 25. The young player collapsed during a friendly match in Portugal on Saturday and passed away the following morning.

Castro fell to the ground in the first half of a pre-season friendly between his club, third-tier Real Sport Clube, and top-flight side Estrela de Amadora. The Lisbon Football Association confirmed his death, stating he "passed away this morning during the pre-season friendly."

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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.

Real Sport Clube described Castro as a "beloved member of our sporting family," adding he was "much more than just a player" and left an "indelible mark on all those who knew him." Castro joined West Brom in 2021, making his debut against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. He also had a loan spell at Burton Albion.

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devastated

West Bromwich Albion expressed their "devastation" at the news. The club announced plans to pay tribute to Castro by observing a period of applause in the 25th minute of their Championship fixture against Burnley on Sunday. Players will also wear black armbands.

Castro, a former Sporting Clube academy product, played for several English clubs including Cambridge City, York City, and Notts County before returning to Portugal last summer.

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passed away this morning during the pre-season friendly