List of players who have collapsed on the pitch as Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer survives scare

After Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer collapsed midgame against Bournemouth in a Premier League 2023-24 match, the following is a list of players who have collapsed on the pitch during a match.

Luton Town manager Rob Edwards on the pitch as his player Tom Lockyer receives treatment during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Luton Town at the Vitality Stadium, in Bournemouth, England, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer collapsed mid-game during the side’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Saturday.

The incident occurred in the 59th minute when Lockyer collapsed near the centre circle.

The match was initially suspended, with both teams leaving the pitch, before the Premier League announced that the match had been called off.

According to reports, Lockyer was alert and responsive after getting medical attention.

The 29-year-old Welsh player had also collapsed in the 11th minute of the Championship play-off final against Coventry at Wembley Stadium in May this year before being taken to the hospital.

Following is the list of players who have collapsed on the pitch

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during its Euro 2020 Group B opener against Finland on June 12, 2021. 

UEFA said Eriksen, who was given CPR by medics on the pitch, was transferred to hospital where the 29-year-old was stabilised, with officials saying he was conscious.

He later made a full recovery and currently plays for Manchester United. 

Following is a list of players who have collapsed on the pitch during a match.

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FABRICE MUAMBA 

The Bolton Wanderers midfielder collapsed on the pitch in an FA Cup match in 2012 due to a cardiac arrest and was technically “dead” for 78 minutes before he was revived. The former England under-21 midfielder had to retire soon after at the age of 24.

BAFETIMBI GOMIS 

The French striker has collapsed several times on the pitch due to a medical condition which causes him to faint. He has collapsed playing for Swansea City, Galatasaray and Al-Hilal.

MARC-VIVIEN FOE 

The Cameroon midfielder collapsed during a Confederations Cup match in 2003. Medical staff attempted to resuscitate the 28-year-old on the pitch before taking him off on a stretcher.

However, they failed in their attempts to restart his heart and he was pronounced dead.

ANTONIO PUERTA 

The Sevilla midfielder collapsed while jogging back in the first game of the 2007-08 La Liga season against Getafe and, though he walked off the pitch after being helped by medical staff, he collapsed again in the dressing room.

Puerta, a Spain international, was rushed to hospital, where he died three days later of “multiple organ failure” due to a cardiac arrest at the age of 22.

CHEICK TIOTE 

Four months after leaving Newcastle United, the midfielder fainted during a training session with Chinese club Beijing Enterprises. The 30-year-old Ivorian died in hospital.

MIKLOS FEHER 

The Hungary striker was playing for Portuguese side Benfica against Vitoria Guimaraes in January 2004 when he keeled over in pain before falling backwards onto the pitch after a heart attack.

Medics attempted to resuscitate the unconscious 24-year-old before he was taken off on a stretcher and rushed to hospital. Doctors tried to revive him for nearly 90 minutes before he was pronounced dead.