Former West Brom player Quevin Castro has died aged 25

He died after collapsing during a friendly match in Portugal.

Castro, who played for UK Midlands club West Brom between 2021 and 2023, appeared for Real Sport Club (also known as Real Massamá) in a friendly against Estrela da Amadora on Saturday and collapsed just ten minutes into the game, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola.

Medical teams from both involved clubs are said to have rushed to the player's assistance, but all attempts to resuscitate the footballer were unsuccessful.

In a statement, Real Sport Clube confirmed the news of Castro's passing. It reads: "The Board of Real SC hereby expresses its deepest condolences for the passing of the athlete... Quevin Castro.

"To the family, friends, teammates and staff, we extend our sincerest condolences."

Estrela da Amadora also issued a statement, reading: "Estrela da Amadora hereby expresses its deepest sorrow for the passing of Quévin Castro, player for Real Massamá.

"At this moment of profound sadness, Estrela da Amadora extends its most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Quévin Castro, as well as to the entire Real Massamá structure. Our thoughts are with all those close to him. Rest in peace, Quévin."

Robert Snodgrass and Quevin de Castro of West Bromwich Albion during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on August 25, 2021.

Castro is best known for a spell with the Baggies in 2021, where he made his debut in a match against Arsenal.

The player also went on to play for York City, Chippenham Town, Cambridge City and Eastbourne Borough, before moving to Portugal this summer.