Death during a pre‑season match
Quevin Moisés Cachicote da Castro, 25, died after falling ill 10 minutes into a friendly for Real Massama against Primeira Liga side Estrela da Amadora on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The Portuguese newspaper Record reported that a doctor from Estrela da Amadora used a defibrillator on the pitch before emergency services arrived. Castro was then transported to a hospital, where he later passed away.
The match was postponed following the incident, and Estrela da Amadora issued a statement expressing deep sorrow: “Rest in peace, Quevin.” King’s Lynn Town, where Castro had played on loan in January 2024, posted on X: “Everyone at King’s Lynn Town is saddened by the tragic passing of former midfielder Quevin Castro at the age of 25. Our deepest condolences are with Quevin’s family and friends at this time.”
Career overview
Born in Lisbon on 17 June 2001, Castro developed through Sporting CP’s youth academy before moving to England. Raised in Thetford, Norfolk, he played for local clubs Thetford Town, Mildenhall Town, Leiston, Bury Town and Norwich CBS. He had trial spells with Ipswich Town, Sutton United, Arsenal and Chelsea before signing for West Bromwich Albion in 2021.
Castro made his senior debut for West Brom in an EFL Cup tie against Arsenal and later appeared in the Championship. He had loan spells at Burton Albion, Notts County and Gateshead. After leaving West Brom, he joined National League side York City in the summer of 2023, making 14 appearances and scoring once. In January 2024 he joined King’s Lynn Town on loan, where he made eight appearances and scored a single goal in a 3‑1 victory over South Shields.
Following his time at York, Castro played for Chippenham Town, Cambridge City and Eastbourne Borough, scoring three goals in six appearances for the latter before returning to Portugal with Real Sport Clube. He was known as an energetic box‑to‑box midfielder who combined physical presence with technical ability.
Reactions and legacy
Castro’s death has shocked the football community on both sides of the Channel. He was survived by a proud sporting family: his father was Santomean, his mother Angolan, and he had brothers Rudy, Valter Rocha and Aires who also played football. The loss of a player who had risen from local non‑league pitches to the professional ranks is a devastating blow to friends, family and the clubs he represented throughout his career.
