Billy Vigar dead age 21: Former Arsenal academy star passes away after suffering 'significant brain injury' during match

Former Arsenal academy star Billy Vigar has died aged 21 after suffering a 'significant brain injury' during a match.

Vigar's tragic death was announced on Thursday evening by his club Chichester City. 

He suffered the injury during an away match at Wingate and Finchley on Saturday in the Isthmian League Premier Division.

Chichester United, who have postponed their game against Lewes at the weekend, wrote on X: 'It is with great sadness that Chichester City Football Club has to confirm the passing of Billy Vigar.'

A statement from his family read: 'After sustaining a significant brain injury last Saturday, Billy Vigar was put in an induced coma. 

'On Tuesday he needed an operation to aid any chances of recovery. Although this helped, the injury proved too much for him and he passed away on Thursday morning. 

'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.' 

More to follow.