Devonte Aransibia, a former midfielder for Norwich City and Maidstone United, has tragically passed away at the age of 26, his family has confirmed.Aransibia began his football career with Norwich City, featuring regularly for their youth teams. Although he didn’t break into the first team, he achieved success at the non-league level with several clubs, including Potters Bar, Royston Town, Chelmsford, and Welling.
Aransibia was part of the Maidstone United team that had a remarkable FA Cup run last season, defeating Ipswich Town en route to the fifth round.Following his passing, Aransibia’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to honor his memory. A statement on the page described him as a loving partner, devoted father, cherished son, and dear friend to many.
The statement continued: “His infectious laughter and generous spirit brightened every room he entered, leaving a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him.”
Aransibia’s father took to social media to share a heartfelt message, saying: “Hi guys, it’s with a sad heart that I am informing you of the passing of my son Devonte.
“Friends, former teammates, and managers have paid tribute to Aransibia, remembering him as a talented footballer and a kind person.Former manager Jay Saunders described Aransibia as “a good person and a very good footballer” and expressed his devastation at the news of his passing.
Tributes have poured in for Devonte Aransibia, a former Norwich City youth player, who tragically passed away at the age of 26. Sam Cox, a former coach at Tottenham and teammate of Aransibia, shared heartfelt messages and photos, remembering him as a happy and kind person.
Cox posted a series of tributes, including a message that read: “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” He also shared a photo of Aransibia and their teammates in a car, captioning it: “Shared so many funny moments riding into training. Rest in paradise my brother Devonte. Gone too soon.”
Norwich City has announced that they will honor Aransibia’s memory ahead of their Championship match against Preston on Tuesday. The team will hold a minute’s applause, and players and staff will wear black armbands. The club expressed their condolences to Aransibia’s loved ones, saying they are “deeply saddened” by his passing.
Aransibia joined Norwich City’s academy in 2013 and progressed through the youth ranks before leaving in 2019. He went on to play for several non-league clubs, including Maidstone United, where he played a key role in their memorable FA Cup run last season.
During his time at Maidstone, Aransibia helped the team beat Ipswich Town and reach the fifth round of the FA Cup. He also had a successful loan spell with Billericay Town and played for several other non-league clubs, including Potters Bar, Royston Town, Chelmsford, and Welling.
This season, Aransibia began playing for Chesham, but made only two appearances in the National League South. His passing has sent shockwaves through the football community, with many paying tribute to his talent, kindness, and infectious smile.
Aransibia’s former coach and teammates have remembered him as a happy and talented player who always had a smile on his face. His passing is a tragic loss to the football community, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. As the football community continues to mourn Aransibia’s passing, his memory will live on through the countless lives he touched and the many happy moments he shared with his teammates and friends.
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