Billy Viga died from a brain injury
Former Arsenal striker, Billy Vigar has died at the age of 12 from a brain injury sustained in a football match.
Billy Vigar sustained the head injury while playing for Chichester City in the 7th tier of English football.
The 21-year-old English striker sustained the head injury on September 20, 2025 during a match against Wingate & Finchley.
The late striker came through Arsenal’s youth academy and had spells with Derby, Hastings and Eastbourne Borough.
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A statement from Vigar’s family said: “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 while he was playing the sport that he loved.”
His club said: “It is with great sadness that Chichester City Football Club has to confirm the passing of Billy Vigar. We request that his family’s privacy is respected at this most difficult time.”
It is with great sadness that Chichester City Football Club has to confirm the passing of Billy Vigar. Below is a statement from his family.
We request that his family’s privacy is respected at this most difficult time. π€π€ pic.twitter.com/Pl49bHcnBg
β Chichester City FC (@ChiCityFC) September 25, 2025
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