Former Arsenal player dies at age 21

Striker Billy Vigar, who played for Arsenal's youth team, has just passed away at the age of 21.

Vigar died of severe injuries.

According to The Guardian, Vigar, who plays for Chichester City, could not survive after suffering a serious brain injury in an Isthmian League match last weekend.

The incident happened during the match between Chichester City and Wingate & Finchley, which had only lasted 13 minutes before the referee had to call it off. Vigar was immediately rushed to the emergency room and fell into a coma. Despite undergoing emergency surgery on September 23, the injury was so severe that he breathed his last in the early morning of September 26 ( Hanoi time).

Vigar joined the Arsenal academy at the age of 14, after being spotted at local club Hove Rivervale FC. He quickly established himself as a player, scoring 17 goals in his first season at Hale End. In 2020, he was awarded a scholarship, before signing a professional contract with Arsenal in 2022. While at the Gunners, Vigar played in the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy, and showed his versatility by playing in multiple positions for the team.

In addition to Arsenal, Vigar also spent time on loan at Derby County U21, as well as playing for Eastbourne Borough and Hastings United. In the summer of 2024, he joined Chichester City with high expectations to start a new journey.

Arsenal, Derby County and many other clubs have sent their deepest gratitude to Vigar. Arsenal called him “a fast, powerful and highly determined striker who was proud to represent North London.”

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