Quévin Castro dies at 25 after training match in Portugal

Quévin Castro, midfielder for Real Sport Clube de Massamá, died at 25 after collapsing during a training match against Estrela da Amadora in Malveira, Portugal, on Saturday.

23 Aug 2026

Updated 25 Aug 2026 By Olavo Quaresma · senior correspondent

Death of Quévin Castro

Quévin Castro, midfielder for Real Sport Clube de Massamá, died at 25 after collapsing during a training match against Estrela da Amadora in Malveira, Portugal, on Saturday.

Incident Details

The player suffered a malaise at the 10th minute of the match. He received on-field medical attention, including a defibrillator shock, and was immediately taken to the hospital. A doctor from Estrela da Amadora assisted in the care. The National Emergency Medical Institute (INEM) was called, but Castro did not survive.

Career and Recent News

Quévin Castro joined Real Sport Clube in 2026 after playing for Eastbourne Borough in England. In July 2026, he gave an interview to RFI about the preparations of national teams for the World Cup.