Anton Walkes dies at age of 25. This is what happened

Football player Anton Walkes is no more. He was involved in a boat crash in Miami. Former Tottenham Hotspur player was just 25.

In a tweet, Walkes’s club Charlotte FC confirmed his death by saying that it was "devastated".
It also called him an "outstanding human being".


On Wednesday afternoon, Walkes died in a boat crash in Miami, as per the Miami Herald.

In the incident, two boats collided near the Marine Stadium. On being found unconscious, Walkes was given CPR and taken to hospital, the paper said.

The defender seems to have been in Florida for a pre-season training camp along with his team.


"We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player Anton Walkes. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time," Tottenham Hotspur said on Twitter.

Born in Lewisham in south London, Walkes was a graduate of Tottenham Hotspur's academy.

At under-21 and under-23 level, he played for Tottenham Hotspur but made only one senior appearance in the League Cup. Walkes was also a part of Portsmouth and Atlanta United.

The Major League Soccer (MLS) said on Twitter, "There are no words to describe the sorrow of everyone in Major League Soccer today after learning of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC. Anton was a talented and dedicated player who was loved by his teammates and fans.”

Walkes was a tremendous father, son, partner and teammate, whose joyous approach to life touched everyone he met. He made those around him better people in many areas of life, said David Tepper, owner, Charlotte FC.

FAQs:

1. Where was Anton Walkes born?
   Walkes was born in London.
2. When did Anton Walkes begin his career?
   Anton Walkes began his career in July 2013.