England player Anton Walkes, who played for Charlotte FC, died at the age of 25 in Miami, his club playing in MLS (Major League Soccer), the North American football championship, announced on Thursday, local media reporting that she is occurred after a boating accident.
The Charlotte team is doing a pre-season training camp in Florida and according to the Local 10 news television channel, Walkes was found unconscious after the accident which occurred on Wednesday.
He was revived by Miami firefighters before being taken to hospital, but later died.
We are deeply saddened to share that Anton Walkes has tragically passed away this morning.
May he rest in peace.
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— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) January 19, 2023
“We are devastated.
He was a wonderful son, father, partner and teammate whose cheerful approach to life touched everyone he met, said club owner David Tepper.
Anton made those around him better people in every way and represented Charlotte FC at the highest level, on and off the pitch.
He will be sadly missed by many and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this heartbreaking time.”
Originally from the suburbs of London, Walkes came from the Tottenham training center where he started in 2013. He joined Portsmouth (League One, 3rd English division) in 2018, after a first spell in MLS, in Atlanta, in the form loan.
He returned to the Georgia State club in 2020 where he played one season, before being transferred last season to Charlotte.