Former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar has died from a significant brain injury suffered during an incident in an English non-league match, his club Chichester City has confirmed.

It has been reported Vigar, 21, collided with a concrete wall in Saturday's game at Wingate and Finchley in the seventh tier of English football when he was trying to keep the ball from going off the pitch.

After being taken to hospital and placed in an induced coma, Vigar had surgery on Tuesday aimed at helping his recovery but he died on Thursday morning.

"It is with great sadness that Chichester City Football Club has to confirm the passing of Billy Vigar," the club said in a statement on social media.

"We request that his family's privacy is respected at this most difficult time. Rest in peace Billy. F

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