Anton Walkes through the second half of an MLS soccer match towards the Houston Dynamo, July 2022. Michael Wyke/AP/Shutterstock
Main League Soccer participant Anton Walkes died on Thursday, January 19. He was 25.
“We’re deeply saddened to share that Anton Walkes has tragically handed away this morning,” his crew Charlotte FC said in a statement on Thursday. “Could he relaxation in peace.”
The Charlotte FC defender died after being concerned in a boating accident in the future prior. Walkes was discovered unconscious on Wednesday, January 18, when officers responded to a two-vessel crash close to the Miami Marine Stadium basin in Florida, in response to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fee (FWC).
The skilled athlete acquired CPR from the Miami Fireplace Rescue on website earlier than he was transported to a close-by emergency heart, per the report.
“Mr. Walkes was taken to an space hospital the place he later died from his accidents,” the FWC stated in a press release through CNN. “Our ideas are with the household, pals and followers of Mr. Walkes throughout this troublesome time.” The FWC added that an investigation into the accident is underway.
Following his demise, Charlotte FC proprietor, David Tepper, released a statement of his own, revealing that each he and the membership are “devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes.”
Tepper referred to as the late participant “an amazing son, father, associate and teammate whose joyous lifestyle touched everybody he met.” He added: “Anton made these round him higher folks in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the best customary each on and off the pitch.”
The England native started his soccer profession in 2013 with Tottenham Hotspur. Three years later, he made his debut within the English Soccer League (EFL) cup. Walkes remained a part of the Tottenham Hotspur group till 2018 — however was loaned out to Main League Soccer crew Atlanta United for one 12 months.
In 2018, he signed a mortgage for EFL League One membership Portsmouth. The midfielder later signed a two-year take care of the crew earlier than making his manner again to the MLS in January 2020.
Walkes was chosen in December 2021 by Charlotte FC as a part of the MLS Enlargement Draft. He made his debut for the crew in 2022 throughout its inaugural season, enjoying in 23 matching with 21 begins.
Anton Walkes performs towards Chelsea through the second half of a pleasant soccer match, July 2022. Matt Kelley/AP/Shutterstock
“There are not any phrases to explain the sorrow of everybody in Main League Soccer as we speak after studying of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC,” Main League Soccer said in a statement on Thursday. “Anton was a gifted and devoted participant who was cherished by his teammates and followers.”
His first skilled group, Tottenham Hotspur, additionally mourned the loss. The crew revealed via social media that they may put on black armbands “as a mark of respect” throughout their match towards Manchester Metropolis later that day.
Walkes is survived by his daughter, Ayla, whom he shared with girlfriend Alexis.
