Tragedy strikes Ex-West Brom star: death after friendly collapse

Ex-West Brom star Quevin Castro, 25, died on Saturday morning after collapsing on the pitch during a Real Massama friendly, prompting the match’s postponement and a wave of mourning across the football community. The 25‑year‑old former West Bromwich Albion midfielder’s sudden death shocked teammates, officials and fans alike.

How the tragedy unfolded

Reports state the central midfielder featured for just ten minutes against Estrela de Amadora at the Estadio das Seixas before falling to the ground. Medical teams from both clubs rushed onto the field, and A Bola reported that a defibrillator was employed in an attempt to revive him. Despite immediate efforts, he could not be resuscitated on the pitch.

He was then taken to hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The fixture between Real Massama and Estrela de Amadora was subsequently postponed, with Estrela releasing a statement expressing deep sorrow for Castro and extending condolences to his family and the Real Massama structure. The club’s statement read: “Estrela da Amadora hereby expresses its deepest sorrow… Rest in peace, Quevin.”

Social media users posted tributes, with one recalling his 2021 signing by West Bromwich Albion and another lamenting the loss. The story, accompanied by an ImageQuevin caption, was published by SportAaron on 22 Aug 2026, citing Burton Mail as the source. Some early reports mistakenly referred to the club as Massam, but the correct name is Real Massama.