Phil Walker (Millwall) Obituary, Cause Of Death, Wife, Children

Phil Walker an English professional footballer who played as a central midfielder former Millwall passed away on 8 July 2022. He was 67. His cause of death is undisclosed.

Walker joined Millwall in 1975, having previously played for non-league clubs Epsom & Ewell and Cobham, and quickly established himself in the team’s midfield.

He was one of the club’s first notable black players, gaining renown as a skilful player with excellent passing; he moved to Charlton Athletic in 1979 and stayed there until 1983 when he briefly joined Hong Kong club Eastern AA.

Walker spent half a season with Portuguese club Leixes before joining Boavista at the age of 30. He quickly established himself in the starting eleven and was a first-choice player for the majority of his seven-year contract.

Walker retired at the age of 41 after nearly five seasons with northern neighbours Maia, then in the Portuguese Second Division.

Information about his wife and kids is undisclosed. However, his nephew is Kyle Walker-Peters, a Southampton player.