Quevin Castro dies after collapsing during friendly match in Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Quévin Castro, a 25-year-old former West Bromwich Albion player, died after collapsing during a friendly match while playing for Real SC against Estrela da Amadora in Portugal. The incident occurred during the opening minutes of the match. Immediate medical assistance, including the use of a defibrillator, was administered on-site. Despite resuscitation efforts from emergency services, Castro was pronounced dead shortly after. Born in Portugal, he moved to England in 2017 and returned to his home country this season to compete with Real SC in the Campeonato de Portugal.
- •Quévin Castro collapsed early in a friendly match on August 22, 2026.
- •Medical teams quickly responded but were unable to resuscitate him.
- •Castro previously played for West Brom and had recently signed with Real SC.
- •The match was between Real SC and Estrela da Amadora.
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Portuguese player dies aged 25 after collapsing on the pitch
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Soccer Player Quévin Castro, 25, Dies After Suddenly Collapsing During Game
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly
- 6:06 PMBBC Sport — Ex-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Portuguese footballer Castro dies aged 25 after collapsing in match
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Portuguese soccer player Quévin Castro, 25, dies after playing in friendly match
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Former West Brom Quevin Castro dies during friendly match in Portugal
"Portuguese soccer player Quévin Castro has died after collapsing during a friendly match playing for fourth-division team Real Sport Clube. The Lisbon Football Association and his club announced Castro’s death on Saturday, saying he died during a preseason match earlier in the day against Estrela de Amadora at the Estádio das Seixas stadium in Malveira. “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,” Real Sport Clube said in a social media post.
"Quevin Castro, 25, died after collapsing during a friendly match between lower-league Portuguese side Real Sport Clube and Estrela da Amadora on Saturday. "We extend our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, team-mates, and staff," his club Real said in a statement.
"Portuguese player Quevin Castro died at the age of 25 after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match between his club Real SC and Estrela da Amadora on Saturday. Castro collapsed after 10 minutes of play.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:33 AMPortuguese player dies aged 25 after collapsing on the pitch
Portuguese player Quevin Castro died at the age of 25 after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match between his club Real SC and Estrela da Amadora on Saturday. Castro collapsed after 10 minutes of play.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:50 PMSoccer Player Quévin Castro, 25, Dies After Suddenly Collapsing During Game
The athlete previously played for English clubs, including West Bromwich Albion, before returning to his home country of Portugal to play for Real Sport Clube
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:06 PMEx-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly
Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro dies at the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 6:06 PMEx-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly
Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro dies at the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:48 PMPortuguese footballer Castro dies aged 25 after collapsing in match
Quevin Castro, 25, died after collapsing during a friendly match between lower-league Portuguese side Real Sport Clube and Estrela da Amadora on Saturday. "We extend our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, team-mates, and staff," his club Real said in a statement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:24 PMPortuguese soccer player Quévin Castro, 25, dies after playing in friendly match
Portuguese soccer player Quévin Castro has died after collapsing during a friendly match playing for fourth-division team Real Sport Clube. The Lisbon Football Association and his club announced Castro’s death on Saturday, saying he died during a preseason match earlier in the day against Estrela de Amadora at the Estádio das Seixas stadium in Malveira. “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,” Real Sport Clube said in a social media post.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:50 PMFormer West Brom Quevin Castro dies during friendly match in Portugal
Former West Bromwich Albion player Quévin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a friendly match in Portugal.The Portuguese-English midfielder was representing Real SC against Estr...
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