The former Arsenal player had recently discovered that he was ill and had been hospitalized in recent weeks
English football is crying Kevin Campbellformer star of Arsenal, Everton and Nottingham died at 54. After Millwall’s announcement of the death of goalkeeper Sarkic, the pain is renewed also for the former striker who passed away due to the worsening of a recently discovered illness. Campbell had been hospitalized for several weeks due to septicemia. Gunners by training and faith, Arsenal remembered the player: “Devastated to learn of the death of our beloved Kevin Campbell, an Arsenal fan and player since he was 15”.
News of the 54-year-old’s death left everyone surprised. And the world of football has rallied to Campbell’s family over his untimely loss.
Active from 1985 to 2007, Campbell grew up – as mentioned – in the Arsenal youth team and then played for the Gunners until 1995 with parentheses between Leyton Orient and Leicester. In England you also wore the shirts of Nottingham, Everton And West Bromwichwith experience also in Türkiye al Trabzonspor et al Cardiff where he ended his career in 2007.
Scorer of 148 goals in 542 games, Campbell won six trophiesall wearing Arsenal shirts (2 Premier Leagues, one FA Cup, one English League Cup, one Community Shield and one Cup Winners’ Cup).
