Quévin Moisés Cachicote da Rocha de Castro (16 August 2001 – 22 August 2026) was a Portuguese professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.
Early and personal life Castro was born in Linda-a-Velha, Lisbon, to a Santomean father and an Angolan mother. His brothers Rudy, Valter Rocha, and Aires are also footballers. Castro played in the academy at Sporting CP before moving to England, where he grew up in Thetford, Norfolk, and attended the Thetford Academy.
Career Castro played non-league football for Mildenhall Town, Thetford Town, Norwich CBS, Leiston and Bury Town during his early career. Castro had trial spells at Ipswich Town in 2019 and later in 2020, and also spent time on trial at Sutton United, Arsenal, Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion.
In summer 2021, Castro signed for EFL Championship club West Bromwich Albion on a two-year contract following his trial at the club. He made his debut for the club on 25 August 2021, starting in a 6–0 EFL Cup second round defeat to Arsenal. Castro made his first of two league appearances for West Brom on 28 February 2022, as a substitute in a 2–0 Championship defeat to Swansea City.
On 14 July 2022, Castro joined League One side Burton Albion on a season-long loan. Castro had his loan terminated by mutual consent on 1 September. On 12 September 2022, Castro joined National League club Notts County on loan until 8 January 2023. Upon the expiration of his contract, he joined fellow National League club Gateshead on loan until the end of the season.
On 28 June 2023, it was announced that Castro would sign with National League side York City following the expiration of his West Bromwich Albion contract.
On 19 January 2024, he joined National League North side King's Lynn on an initial month's loan. He made his debut, as a substitute, the day after he joined in a 2-2 league draw against Hereford.
Castro's York contract was cancelled in May 2024.
He joined Chippenham Town in July 2025, but his contract was mutually terminated in October, and the following month, he joined Isthmian League North Division club Cambridge City.
Castro signed for Eastbourne Borough in March 2026.
On 29 June 2026, Castro returned to Portugal to sign for Real Sport Clube, but died prior to making an official appearance for the club.
Style of play Castro was described as an "energetic and powerful central midfielder".
Death On 22 August 2026, six days after his 25th birthday, Castro collapsed during a pre-season friendly between Real Sport Clube and Estrela da Amadora at the Estádio das Seixas in Malveira, near Lisbon, dying shortly afterwards.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeiston2019–20Southern League Premier Division Central3110—1152Bury Town2019–20Isthmian League North Division2000—0020West Bromwich Albion2021–22EFL Championship20001000302022–230000000000Total2000100030Burton Albion (loan)2022–23EFL League One3000101050Notts County (loan)2022–23National League14410—00154Gateshead (loan)2022–23National League1000—1020York City2023–24National League14120—10171King's Lynn Town (loan)2023–24National League North81——0081Chippenham Town2025–26National League South8010—0090Cambridge City2025–26Isthmian League North Division18300—00183Eastbourne Borough2025–26National League South6300—1073Career total79135020519114
Honours West Bromwich Albion U23 Premier League Cup: 2021–22
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