Former Tottenham player Anton Walkes dies in Miami boating accident at age 25 | US news

Former Tottenham player Anton Walkes has died at the age of 25 after being reportedly involved in a boat crash.

His club, US side Charlotte FC, confirmed his death in a tweet, saying they were “devastated” and called him an “outstanding human being”.

Walks was killed in a boat crash in Miami Wednesday afternoon, according to the Miami Herald.

Two boats collided near Marine Stadium and he was found unconscious before being given cardiopulmonary resuscitation and taken to hospital, the newspaper said.

He is believed to have been in Florida for a preseason training camp with the team.

“Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player Anton Wolkes,” Spurs said in a statement on Twitter. “Everyone at the club’s thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”

Walkes was born in Lewisham, south London, and graduated from Tottenham’s academy.

He played for Spurs at U-21 and U-23 level, but made just one senior appearance in the League Cup.

The defender later made appearances for Portsmouth and Atlanta United.

MLS tweeted: “There are no words to express the sadness of everyone in Major League Soccer today upon learning of the tragic passing of Charlotte FC’s Anton Wolkes.

“Anton was a talented and dedicated player who was loved by his teammates and the fans.

His former club Atlanta called it “heartbreaking” and “the epitome of a great teammate whose personality lit up every room he entered”.

Charlotte FC owner David Tepper said Wolkes was “a wonderful son, father, partner and teammate whose joyful approach to life inspired everyone he met.” It impressed me,” he said.

“Anton made the people around him better people in all areas of life,” he said.

Portsmouth, where Walks played from 2018 to 2020, tweeted that he was “extremely sad” and said his thoughts are with his friends and family.