Victor Udoh, a former academy player, died at age 21. Southampton reported that he spent six months in their academy from February 2025, appearing in eight Premier League 2 Under-21 matches. He previously played for Royal Antwerp’s academy, making 28 first-team appearances and scoring 12 goals in 27 games for their Young Reds. Udoh joined Southampton after joining Antwerp’s academy in 2023 and made his first-team debut that same season. After leaving Southampton in September, he moved to Czech second-tier club Ceske Budejovice. Southampton and Royal Antwerp expressed condolences and sent support to his family and loved ones.
"Southampton posted on X: “We are devastated by the tragic passing of former player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.” “The thoughts of everyone at the club go out to Victor's loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”"
"Southampton reported: “Udoh spent six months in Saints' academy from February 2025, featuring in eight games for their Under-21 side in Premier League 2.” “Before his move to the south coast of England, he played in Belgian side Antwerp's academy and made 28 appearances in their first team.”"
"Royal Antwerp posted: “With great dismay, RAFC has learned of the passing of former player Victor Udoh.” “Our thoughts are with Victor's family, friends, and loved ones. We wish them much strength, support, and warmth during this particularly difficult time.”"
"The record of his development included: “Udoh joined Antwerp's academy in 2023 and played 27 times for their 'Young Reds' team, scoring 12 goals, and went on to make his first team debut in the same season.” “After leaving Southampton in September, the Nigerian left-winger joined Czech second tier side Ceske Budejovice.”"
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