Ex-Arsenal academy player dead at 21 after 'significant brain injury' sustained during match

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A former Arsenal youth player has died after suffering a significant brain injury during an English non-league match on Saturday.

Billy Vigar collided with a concrete wall during the game at Wingate and Finchley while attempting to keep a ball from going out of play, per ESPN.

The 21-year-old was placed in an induced coma and underwent surgery Tuesday in hopes of aiding his recovery. However, Vigar died Thursday from his injuries.

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Billy Vigar of Arsenal during the match U18 Premier League South between Arsenal U18 and Tottenham Hotspur U18 at London Colney on Jan. 8, 2022 in St Albans, England. (David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

"It is with great sadness that Chichester City Football Club has to confirm the passing of Billy Vigar," the club he was playing for said in a statement on social media. 

"We request that his family’s privacy is respected at this most difficult time. Rest in peace Billy. Forever in the hearts of all at Chichester City Football Club."

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Vigar’s death led Chichester City to postpone its scheduled match against Lewes on Saturday.

His family released a statement through the club: "The responses to the original update show how much Billy was thought of and loved within the sport. His family are devastated that this has happened whilst he was playing the sport that he loved."

Billy Vigar of Arsenal during the PL2 match between Arsenal U21 and Leicester City U21 at Meadow Park on Jan. 13, 2023 in Borehamwood, England. (David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

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