Tottenham news: Anton Walkes came through Spurs’ youth academy before moving to Portmsouth and then America.
Former Tottenham defender Anton Walkes has sadly passed away aged 25 after a tragic boat crash in America on Wednesday, January 18.
Walkes left Spurs in 2018 having come through the club’s academy and played over 50 times for the youth sides, making one senior appearance in 2016 as a substitute. He had spent time on loan in America with MLS club Atalanta, also joining Portsmouth before he eventually moved to Charlotte.
They released a statement following his death, saying: “Charlotte Football Club can confirm the tragic and heartbreaking news that defender Anton Walkes passed away early Thursday morning following an accident in South Florida. He was 25 years old.
“Everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment is shocked by the tragic death of Anton Woakes. Club owner David Tepper said: “He was a wonderful son, father, partner and teammate. “His joyful outlook on life touched everyone he met.”
“Anton made everyone around him a better person in every aspect of his life and represented Charlotte FC at the highest level on and off the field. He will be missed by many and at this heartbreaking time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Anton’s family,” and the association offers its full support to all those affected during this time of mourning.
We are heartbroken from the loss of Anton Walkes, a truly incredible father, loving person, and outstanding human being,” said sporting director Zoran Krneta. “Anton embodied what it means to be a part of Charlotte Football Club and our entire community is grieving over this tragedy. The impact he made in the locker room and throughout Charlotte will never be forgotten. We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable.
“Out of respect to Anton’s friends and family, there will be no further statements at this time.”
