Anton Walkes, a London-born 25-year-old defender with Major League Soccer membership Charlotte FC, has died after an accident in South Florida.
The membership have been within the Miami space for pre-season coaching camp and native media studies stated the participant was concerned in a ship crash on Wednesday.
Local 10 information stated that Walkes was discovered unconscious after the crash and acquired CPR from Miami Fire Rescue earlier than he was taken to hospital however later died.
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Charlotte stated in a press release that they have been “devastated” by the tragedy. “He was an amazing son, father, associate and teammate whose joyous way of living touched everybody he met,” stated membership proprietor David Tepper.
“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 might be drastically missed by many and our ideas and prayers are with Anton’s household throughout this heartbreaking time. The membership presents its full help to all these impacted throughout this era of mourning,” he added.
Walkes was a part of the youth set-up at Premier League membership Tottenham Hotspur earlier than shifting to Portsmouth after which heading to Atlanta United in MLS in 2020, having beforehand had a mortgage spell with the membership.
In December 2021, he was taken by Charlotte within the MLS enlargement draft.
