Anton Walkes got here up by way of the youth system at Tottenham Hotspur
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Anton Walkes has died on the age of 25 in a boating accident in Florida, his present membership MLS staff Charlotte FC has introduced.
In line with a report by the Miami Herald, Walkes was discovered unconscious following a collision between two boats near the Miami Marine Stadium on Wednesday, whereas within the space to take part in a preseason coaching camp.
He acquired CPR on the scene and was transported to hospital however handed away quickly after.
The Londoner was on the books at Tottenham between 2013 and 2018 however made only one look for the membership in 2016 earlier than mortgage spells with Atlanta United and Portsmouth, whom he joined completely in 2018.
He then returned to the US with Atlanta after two seasons on the English south coast earlier than signing with Charlotte FC in late 2021 the place he appeared for the Main League Soccer aspect 23 instances final season.
“Everybody at Tepper Sports activities & Leisure is devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes,” stated David Tepper, proprietor of Charlotte FC.
“He was an amazing son, father, accomplice and teammate whose joyous way of living touched everybody he met.
“Anton made these round him higher individuals in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the best normal each on and off the pitch. He will likely be tremendously missed by many and our ideas and prayers are with Anton’s household throughout this heart-breaking time.
“The membership presents its full assist to all these impacted throughout this era of mourning.”
We’re deeply saddened to study of the passing of our former participant, Anton Walkes.
As a mark of respect, our first staff will put on black armbands at this night’s Premier League match in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, with all our Academy sides to put on black armbands this weekend.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 19, 2023
There aren’t any phrases to explain the sorrow of everybody in Main League Soccer right now after studying of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC. Anton was a gifted and devoted participant who was beloved by his teammates and followers. pic.twitter.com/9S7hT3fMiM
— Main League Soccer (@MLS) January 19, 2023
Everybody at Portsmouth Soccer Membership is extraordinarily saddened to study of the passing of Anton Walkes.
Our ideas are together with his family and friends at this troublesome time. pic.twitter.com/bWZIz324z4
— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) January 19, 2023
In a press release of its personal, Main League Soccer paid tribute to Walkes, who was described as a “gifted and devoted” participant.
“There aren’t any phrases to explain the sorrow of everybody in Main League Soccer right now after studying of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC. Anton was a gifted and devoted participant who was beloved by his teammates and followers,” the league wrote.
Tottenham, in the meantime, introduced that the membership will put on black armbands of their Thursday fixture with Manchester Metropolis as a mark of respect to their former participant.
“We’re deeply saddened to listen to of the passing of former participant, Anton Walkes. The ideas of everybody on the Membership are together with his household and buddies at this extremely unhappy time,” the membership added in a press release.