A boat accident claimed the life of Charlotte FC defender and midfielder Anton Walkes, know about his girlfriend Alexis
Anton Walkes died in a boat accident on Thursday.
Charlotte FC confirmed on Thursday that defender and midfielder Anton Walkes had perished in a boat accident in Florida. He was 25 years old when he passed away. The Major League Soccer team said that it’s unbelievable and they are still shocked by the information.
Who is Alexis, girlfriend of football player Anton Walkes, her age and child
— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) January 19, 2023
RIP Anton Walkes 💙 #pompey pic.twitter.com/JWIxrGGvop
— Forgotten Pompey Goals (@Pompey_Goals) January 19, 2023
After learning of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC’s terrible death, Major League Soccer released a statement saying, “Words cannot express the sorrow of everyone in Major League Soccer tonight. The fans and teammates adored Anton because he was a brilliant and committed player. His partner, family, friends, and the entire Charlotte FC family are all recipients of our sincere condolences.”
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According to the Miami Herald, Walkes was apparently discovered unresponsive and given CPR by Miami Fire Rescue. On Wednesday afternoon, two boats collided not far from Miami Marine Stadium.
Parents, children and girlfriend of Anton Walkes
The only thing that is known about Walkes’ parents is that they were passionate football fans. Their names are not currently known to the general public.
When his club faced the San Jose Earthquakes in 2017, Walkes revealed to Tottenham Hotspur.com that his parents had been watching him play from his English home. They couldn’t sleep after their son’s big goal since they were up all night watching him score it.
With his fiancée Alexis, Walkes is the father of a small child named Ayla. His girlfriend’s last name is presently unavailable. While her DOB is unknown, she was aged between 20-25 years. Nothing else about her is known.
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Career
Before joining Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer (MLS), where he played for three seasons, Walkes played for Tottenham in the English Premier League and later for Portsmouth.
In 2022, Walkes joined Charlotte ahead of the team’s inaugural MLS campaign. This past season, he participated in 23 games, made 21 starts, and attempted five shots on goal. On Thursday, supporters of Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium started placing flowers in front of the east entrance.
Jose Fernandez, a famous pitcher for the Miami Marlins, died in a boat accident off the coast of Miami Beach in 2016. Authorities claim that Fernandez and two other persons perished when their 32-foot boat collided with a jetty.
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