Tonbridge Angels Football Club are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Devonte Aransibia, who has died at the age of 26.

Devonte spent two spells with the club, joining initially on loan in November 2022 from Welling United. A very successful spell through to the end of the season, making 32 appearances and scoring seven times, led to other clubs seeking his services at the end of the season.

Devonte, wishing to pursue full-time football, opted to join Maidstone United for season 2023/24, where he made 20 appearances, scoring three times before being loaned initially to Braintree Town before returning to Longmead in January, 2024. Despite the loan being season-long, Devonte made just a single appearance. He began this season at Chesham United.

Sophie Purves, Chair, has made the following statement on behalf of the club: “Everyone at Tonbridge Angels is utterly devastated by the tragic news of Devonte’s death. He was such a strong, talented footballer and a sensitive young man. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to have known and worked with him and he’ll never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with Devonte’s family and friends at this dreadful time. We thank our club chaplain, Neil Durling, for all the support he is giving to everyone at the club. Rest in peace Devonte.”