Former Chippenham Town FC midfielder Quevin Castro has died aged 25 after reportedly collapsing during a football match in Portugal.
Castro fell ill during the first half of Real Sport Clube’s pre-season friendly against Portuguese top-flight side Estrela da Amadora in Lisbon on Saturday, August 22.
The midfielder reportedly received CPR and defibrillation on the pitch as attempts were made to save his life.
He was taken to hospital but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
Chippenham Town pays tribute
Castro joined Chippenham Town during the summer of 2025 and went on to make ten appearances for the Bluebirds.
The club announced his death on Sunday morning, saying:
“All at CTFC are devastated to learn of the sudden passing of Quevin Castro.
“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all that knew him.
“Quevin signed for us in the summer of 2025, and played ten times.
“Rest in peace, Quev.”
West Brom also ‘devastated’ by death
Castro had previously been with West Bromwich Albion and made his first-team debut for the club against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup in 2021.
He went on to spend time with a number of other English clubs before returning to Portugal.
West Bromwich Albion said it was “devastated” to learn of the 25-year-old’s death.
The club is expected to pay tribute to its former player during Sunday’s Championship fixture against Burnley.
Tributes have continued to be paid to Castro following news of his sudden death.
