Anton Walkes

Tottenham Hotspur

Walkes began his career with Tottenham Hotspur, joining the club in July 2013. He made his first team debut on 21 September 2016 in the EFL Cup against Gillingham, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute in a 5–0 victory. Walkes appeared three times as captain in the group stage of UEFA Youth League, including twice against Bayer Leverkusen. The following year, on 27 September 2017, he signed a two-year contract extension with the club, keeping him until 2019. After his loan spell at Atlanta United, Walkes returned briefly to the reserve side before being loaned out again.

Atlanta United (loan)

On 26 January 2017, Walkes joined Major League Soccer club Atlanta United ahead of the club's inaugural season. Walkes made his Atlanta United debut, in the opening game of the season, coming on as a late substitute but scored an own goal shortly after, in a 2–1 loss against New York Red Bulls. Despite his own injury concerns and initially starting out on the substitute bench, Walkes quickly regained his first team place for the side, establishing himself in the right-back position. He then scored his first goal for the club on 5 July 2017, in a 4–2 win over San Jose Earthquakes. On 1 August 2017, his loan spell with Atlanta United was extended until the end of the season. He continued to regain his place for the rest of the season. Walkes then scored his second goal for the club on 14 September 2017, in a 7–0 win over New England…

Born in Lewisham, Walkes was of Bajan descent on his father's side, and Welsh descent on his mother's side. In November 2018, Walkes pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, being fined and receiving a sentence of 120 hours of community service. On 18 January 2023, Walkes was in Miami, Florida where Charlotte FC was holding a twelve-day training camp. At around 3 p.m. Eastern Time, he was injured in a two-boat collision near Miami Marine Stadium. He was taken to hospital, where he died from his injuries the following morning, at the age of 25. He is survived by his partner, Alexis, and daughter named Ayla.

Portsmouth

EFL Trophy: 2018–19