Portuguese soccer star Quévin Castro died at age 25 after collapsing during a match.
The central midfielder was competing in a friendly preseason match between his team, Real Sport Clube, and rivals Estrela de Amadora at Estádio das Seixas stadium in Malveira, Portugal, on Saturday, August 22, when he collapsed. He was transferred to a local hospital where he was ultimately pronounced dead, per Press Association.
The Lisbon Football Association announced the tragic news in a Facebook post mourning Castro.
“To the family, friends, and the affiliated club [Real Sport Clube], we extend our deepest condolences during this tragic time for Portuguese football,” the organization wrote on Saturday.
His current team, Real Sport Clube, also paid tribute via social media, writing, “Quevin Castro was far more than a player, he was a member of our family, leaving a mark on all those who had the privilege of knowing him, both on and off the pitch.”
“At this time of grief, Real Sport Clube – Futebol, SAD extends its most sincere condolences to the family and all friends of Quevin Castro, expressing its full solidarity and unconditional support,” the club’s statement read. “May the memory of Quevin Castro live on in our hearts. Rest in peace.”
Real Sport Clube’s friendly match against Estrela de Amadora was postponed indefinitely following Castro’s death.
Estrela de Amadora paid its respects to Castro’s teammates and family, sharing the team’s “deepest sorrow for the passing of Quevin Castro, player for [Real Sport Clube].”
“At this moment of profound sadness, Estrela da Amadora extend their most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Quevin Castro, as well as to the entire Real Massama structure,” Estrela de Amadora’s statement read. “Our thoughts are with all those close to him. Rest in peace, Quevin.”
Castro played for several English teams throughout his nine-year soccer career, including a two-year stint with West Bromwich Albion from 2021 to 2023. During his stint with West Brom — whose players are known as the Baggies — he was loaned out to Burton, Notts County and Gateshead.
He later played for Cambridge City and Eastbourne Borough in 2025 and 2026 before returning home to Portugal to sign with Real Sport Clube in June. Tragically, Castro died before he was ever able to play in an official match with Real Sport Clube.
Quévin Castro, of West Bromwich Albion, and Nuno Tavares, of Arsenal, face off in 2021 Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
His former team West Bromwich Albion announced plans to honor Castro during the Baggies’ match against Burnley on Sunday, August 23.
“West Bromwich Albion are devastated to learn of the untimely passing of Quevin Castro, aged just 25,” the team said in a statement. “Albion will pay tribute to Quevin on Sunday, with a period of applause in the 25th minute of the fixture against Burnley. [Coach] James Morrison’s men will also wear black armbands.”
The Baggies went on to offer condolences to Castro’s loved ones, saying, “The thoughts of everyone at Albion are with Quevin’s loved ones at this desperately sad time.”
Notts County Football Club — whom Castro played for on loan in 2022 — said in its own statement that the organization was “shocked and deeply saddened” to hear about the player’s death.
