1. Anton Charles Walkes was an English professional footballer who played as a defender or midfielder.
16 Facts About Anton Walkes
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Anton Walkes spent two further seasons with Portsmouth, winning the EFL Trophy in 2019, before returning to Atlanta United in January 2020.
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Anton Walkes was signed by Charlotte FC in 2022, where he remained until his death a year later due to a boat crash in Miami, Florida.
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Anton Walkes began his career with Tottenham Hotspur, joining the club in July 2013.
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Anton Walkes appeared three times as captain in the group stage of UEFA Youth League, including twice against Bayer Leverkusen.
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On 26 January 2017, Anton Walkes joined Major League Soccer club Atlanta United ahead of the club's inaugural season.
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Anton Walkes continued to regain his place for the rest of the season.
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Anton Walkes signed on loan for EFL League One club Portsmouth on 29 January 2018.
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Anton Walkes made 12 appearances in his loan and scored once, then returned to his parent club.
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Anton Walkes was part of the side that won the 2019 EFL Trophy Final on 31 March, replacing Ben Close for the final seven minutes before a penalty shootout win over Sunderland.
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On 9 January 2020, Anton Walkes returned to Major League Soccer club Atlanta United, three seasons following his loan with the club.
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On 14 December 2021, Anton Walkes was selected by Charlotte FC in the 2021 MLS Expansion Draft.
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Anton Walkes made 23 appearances for the club, starting in 21 matches during the club's inaugural season.
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In November 2018, Anton Walkes pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, being fined and receiving a sentence of 120 hours of community service.
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On 18 January 2023, Anton Walkes was in Miami, Florida where Charlotte FC was holding a twelve-day training camp.
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Anton Walkes was taken to hospital, where he died from his injuries the following morning, at the age of 25.