Anton Walkes was an English soccer player with the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs Charlotte FC and Atlanta United.
- Died: January 19, 2023 (Who else died on January 19?)
- Details of death: Died at a Miami hospital from injuries sustained in a boating accident at the age of 25.
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Soccer career
Walkes began his professional career with Tottenham Hotspur in his hometown of London in 2016. In 2017, he relocated to the U.S. to join the newly established Atlanta United, added as one of two MLS expansion teams that year. After a brief return to England to play for Portsmouth, Walkes returned to Atlanta United in 2020. He was drafted by another expansion team, Charlotte FC, and began playing for them last year in their inaugural season.
Notable quote
“It’s not often English players go to the MLS but I was willing to take that risk. It shows how much I am willing to give to play football and I always go for it. If you are speaking football, then I am listening.” —from a 2018 interview for the News
Tributes to Anton Walkes
Full obituary: ESPN
