Former Arsenal player in coma after match collision

Carlo Garganese

• Updated: 23 Sep 2025 11:30 CDT
• 3 min read

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Chichester City footballer Billy Vigar has been placed in an induced coma after suffering a brain injury during a match.

Vigar suffered "a significant brain injury" during a match between Chichester and Wingate and Finchley on Saturday in the Isthmian League Premier Division.

The 21-year-old striker is reported to have hit a concrete wall while chasing a ball from going out of play. This is what caused the injury, although Chichester have not confirmed this.

A statement from Chichester read: "Billy received a significant brain injury and is currently in an induced coma in intensive care receiving the best possible treatment.

"It is too early to say what the outcome will be and even if things go well, there will be a long road to recovery."

Vigar is a graduate of the Arsenal academy and was playing for the Under-21s side up untill last year.

He joined Arsenal in 2017 before working his way up the ranks, but he never played for Arsenal' senior side.

He has also played for Derby County, Hastings FC and Eastbourne Borough before moving to Chichester City.

A number of clubs sent their best wishes to Vigar.

Cray Valley FC wrote: "Best wishes to Billy, our thoughts are with him."

Dulwich Hamlet FC also took to their social media page and wrote: "The thoughts of everyone at Champion Hill are with Billy, his family, his friends and everyone at Chichester City."

Brentwood Town FC also tweeted: "Our thoughts are with Billy and his family at this difficult and sensitive time. We're all wishing him strength and a full recovery. From all of us at Brentwood Town FC."