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Published 17:36 22 Aug 2026 BST
Updated 17:36 22 Aug 2026 BST

Former West Bromwich Albion player Quevin Castro has passed away aged 25, as reported by multiple media outlets including the Mirror, Marca, and Birmingham Live.
Castro, who played for UK midlands club West Brom between 2021 and 2023, appeared for Real Massama in a match against Estrela da Amadora on Saturday and collapsed just ten minutes into the game, as reported by Portuguese outlet A Bola.
Medical teams from both involved clubs are said to have rushed to the player's assistance, but all attempts to resuscitate the footballer were unsuccessful.
The following statement has been made on behalf of the player's club Estrela da Amadora.
"Estrela da Amadora hereby expresses its deepest sorrow for the passing of Quévin Castro, player for Real Massamá.
"At this moment of profound sadness, Estrela da Amadora extends its most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Quévin Castro, as well as to the entire Real Massamá structure. Our thoughts are with all those close to him. Rest in peace, Quévin."
Castro is known best for a spell with the Baggies in 2021, where he made his debut in a match against Arsenal.
Robert Snodgrass and Quevin de Castro of West Bromwich Albion during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on August 25, 2021.
The player also went on to play for York City, Chippenham Town, Cambridge City and Eastbourne Borough, before moving to Portugal this summer.
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