Sad News 😭: Former Tottenham and Real Madrid player has been confirmed dead at 38

Sad News 😭: Former Tottenham and Real Madrid player has been confirmed dead at 38

ARSENAL

CHELSEA

SPURS

WEST HAM

PALACE

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

BRENTFORD

FULHAM

FOOTBALL LEAGUE

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

US SPORT

MY LONDON

PARTNER STORIES

PRIVACY

SPURS

Former Tottenham defender Anton Walkes dies aged 25 after boat crash in America

Tottenham news: Anton Walkes came through Spurs’ youth academy before moving to Portmsouth and then America.

 

SHARE

BY TOM COLEY

15:43, 19 JAN 2023

Anton Walkes of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton on January 15, 2018

Walkes played once for Tottenham’s senior team.(Image: Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Sign up to FREE email alerts from Football London – Spurs

Enter your email…

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info

Former Tottenham defender Anton Walkes has sadly passed away aged 25 after a tragic boat crash in America on Wednesday, January 18.

 

 

Walkes left Spurs in 2018 having come through the club’s academy and played over 50 times for the youth sides, making one senior appearance in 2016 as a substitute. He had spent time on loan in America with MLS club Atalanta, also joining Portsmouth before he eventually moved to Charlotte.

 

 

 

They released a statement following his death, saying: “Charlotte Football Club can confirm the tragic and heartbreaking news that defender Anton Walkes passed away early Thursday morning following an accident in South Florida. He was 25 years old.

 

 

READ MORE: Daniel Levy, Antonio Conte and a defining fortnight for Tottenham Hotspur

 

“Everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment is devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes. He was a tremendous son, father, partner and teammate whose joyous approach to life touched everyone he met,” said club owner David Tepper.

 

“Anton made those around him better people in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the highest standard both on and off the pitch. He will be greatly missed by many and our thoughts and prayers are with Anton’s family during this heartbreaking time. The club offers its full support to all those impacted during this period of mourning.”

 

“We are heartbroken from the loss of Anton Walkes, a truly incredible father, loving person, and outstanding human being,” said sporting director Zoran Krneta. “Anton embodied what it means to be a part of Charlotte Football Club and our entire community is grieving over this tragedy. The impact he made in the locker room and throughout Charlotte will never be forgotten. We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable.

 

“Out of respect to Anton’s friends and family, there will be no further statements at this time.”

 

CONTINUE READING

MORE ON

Anton Walkes

ARSENAL

CHELSEA

SPURS

WEST HAM

CRYSTAL PALACE

FOLLOW US

© 2024 a Reach plc subsidiary