Thursday, 21st May 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 27th September 2025, 9:59 AM
Former Arsenal footballer Billy Vigar (21) tragically lost his life after sustaining a serious injury during a match.
Vigar, a forward for Chichester City, suffered a severe head injury during a match against Wingate & Finchley in the Isthmian League. The match was abandoned just 13 minutes after the incident due to the severity of the situation. Vigar remained in a coma following the brain injury and sadly passed away on Thursday. His death was confirmed in an official statement by Chichester City.
In their statement, Chichester City noted: “After suffering a serious brain injury, Billy Vigar went into a coma. Surgery was performed to try to save him, and while there was slight improvement, the injury was so severe that, ultimately, he left us.”
Career Overview
| Year | Age | Club / Academy | Notes |
| 2017 | 14 | Arsenal Academy | Joined the youth academy |
| 2022 | 19 | Arsenal | Signed first professional contract |
| 2022–2024 | 19–21 | Derby County U21 & Eastbourne Borough | Played on loan / development squads |
| July 2024 | 21 | Hastings United | Joined on free transfer |
| 2025 | 21 | Chichester City | Signed for current season; career tragically ended |
Vigar’s career began in Arsenal’s academy at the age of 14. He signed his first professional contract with the club in 2022 and subsequently played for Derby County’s Under-21 team and Eastbourne Borough. In July 2024, he joined Hastings United on a free transfer and later signed for Chichester City for the current season.
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