{"id":167654,"date":"2026-08-22T14:04:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T17:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/former-west-brom-notts-county-and-york-city-midfielder-dies-in-a-pre-season-match-in-portugal\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T14:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T17:04:43","slug":"former-west-brom-notts-county-and-york-city-midfielder-dies-in-a-pre-season-match-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/former-west-brom-notts-county-and-york-city-midfielder-dies-in-a-pre-season-match-in-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Former West Brom, Notts County and York City midfielder dies in a pre-season match in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>  <!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Former King\u2019s Lynn Town midfielder Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after falling ill during a pre-season training match in Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese footballer, who spent part of the 2023-24 season on loan at the Linnets from York City, was playing for Real Sport Clube in a friendly against Primeira Liga side Estrela da Amadora on Saturday when he became unwell just 10 minutes into the game.<\/p>\n<p>According to Portuguese newspaper Record, Castro received immediate medical attention on the pitch from a doctor associated with Estrela da Amadora, who used a defibrillator before emergency medical services arrived.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lynnnews.co.uk\/_media\/img\/Q9WKCWVVLKFOCD6P6UFG.jpg\" alt=\"Former King's Lynn Town midfielder Quevin Castro. 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Picture: Tim Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He was subsequently taken to hospital but sadly passed away.<\/p>\n<p>The news has sent shockwaves through the football community on both sides of the Channel, with tributes expected from former clubs, team-mates and supporters who followed his career.<\/p>\n<p>Castro, whose full name was Qu\u00e9vin Mois\u00e9s Cachicote da Rocha de Castro, was born in Lisbon.<\/p>\n<p>He developed through the renowned Sporting CP youth academy before moving to England, where he built a career that took him from grassroots and non-league football to the professional game.<\/p>\n<p>Raised in Thetford, Norfolk, Castro represented several local clubs including Thetford Town, Mildenhall Town, Leiston, Bury Town and Norwich CBS.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"teads\" class=\"teads-advert UHJYHD\" data-provider=\"3\" data-devices=\"dtm\" data-format=\"['teads',2,1]\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>His performances attracted the attention of several professional clubs and he enjoyed trial spells with Ipswich Town, Sutton United, Arsenal and Chelsea before earning a move to West Bromwich Albion in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The powerful and energetic central midfielder made his senior debut for the Baggies in an EFL Cup tie against Arsenal and later appeared in the Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Loan spells followed at Burton Albion, Notts County and Gateshead as he sought regular first-team football.<\/p>\n<p>After leaving West Bromwich Albion, Castro joined National League side York City in the summer of 2023.<\/p>\n<p>During his time with the Minstermen, he made 14 appearances and scored once before moving to King\u2019s Lynn Town on loan in January 2024.<\/p>\n<p>His arrival at The Walks provided a boost to Lynn\u2019s midfield options during the second half of the National League North campaign. Castro made his debut as a substitute in a 2-2 draw at Hereford and went on to make eight appearances for the club.<\/p>\n<p>One of the highlights of his spell in Norfolk came in March 2024 when he scored in King\u2019s Lynn\u2019s impressive 3-1 victory over South Shields.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"a_mpu2\" class=\"UHJYHD\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-provider=\"3\" data-devices=\"d\" data-format=\"['mpu2',300,250]\"\/> <span id=\"a_mpu1_tablet\" class=\"UHJYHD\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-provider=\"3\" data-devices=\"t\" data-format=\"['mpu1',300,250]\"\/> <span id=\"a_mpu1_mobile\" class=\"UHJYHD\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-provider=\"3\" data-devices=\"m\" data-format=\"['mpu1',300,250]\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>The goal proved to be his only strike for the club.<\/p>\n<p>Following his departure from York City, Castro continued his career in non-league football with Chippenham Town and Cambridge City before joining Eastbourne Borough in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>He enjoyed a productive spell on the south coast, scoring three goals in six appearances, which earned him a move back to his homeland with Real Sport Clube.<\/p>\n<p>Castro was widely regarded as an energetic box-to-box midfielder who influenced games with both his physical presence and technical ability.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"a_mpu3\" class=\"UHJYHD\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-provider=\"3\" data-devices=\"d\" data-format=\"['mpu3',300,250]\"\/> <span id=\"a_mpu2_tablet\" class=\"UHJYHD\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-provider=\"3\" data-devices=\"t\" data-format=\"['mpu2',300,250]\"\/> <span id=\"a_mpu2_mobile\" class=\"UHJYHD\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-provider=\"3\" data-devices=\"m\" data-format=\"['mpu2',300,250]\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>His football journey reflected resilience and perseverance, progressing from local non-league pitches to the professional ranks through hard work and determination.<\/p>\n<p>Away from football, Castro came from a proud sporting family.<\/p>\n<p>Born to a Santomean father and an Angolan mother, he was one of several footballing brothers, with Rudy, Valter Rocha and Aires all involved in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Rudy and Valter have played for both Downham Town and Thetford Town, with the latter currently on the books of Fakenham Town in the Isthmian League North.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"a_mpu4\" class=\"UHJYHD\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-provider=\"3\" data-devices=\"d\" data-format=\"['mpu4',300,250]\"\/> <span id=\"a_mpu3_tablet\" class=\"UHJYHD\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-provider=\"3\" data-devices=\"t\" data-format=\"['mpu3',300,250]\"\/> <span id=\"a_mpu3_mobile\" class=\"UHJYHD\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-provider=\"3\" data-devices=\"m\" data-format=\"['mpu3',300,250]\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>His death at such a young age is a devastating loss to family, friends, team-mates and the many clubs he represented throughout his career.<\/p>\n<p>We have a twice-weekly newsletter covering sport in West Norfolk and Fenland.<\/p>\n<p>To subscribe, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynnnews.co.uk\/newsletter\/\">https:\/\/www.lynnnews.co.uk\/newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->  <\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/noticias\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mais Not\u00edcias<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Page &#8211; In\u00edcio<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynnnews.co.uk\/news\/former-linnets-midfielder-dies-in-pre-season-match-aged-25-9479739\/\">Fonte do Artigo <\/a><br \/>\nSee more: <a href=\"https:\/\/theglobaltrack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Global Track<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corinthiames.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corinthia Mes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former King\u2019s Lynn Town midfielder Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after falling ill during a pre-season training match in Portugal. 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