He GOFUNDME DONATION PAGE Established by the family of Devante Aransibia on Tuesday has achieved its fundraising objective in a few hours after they announced that the former Norwich City midfielder died at the age of 26.
It is understood that Newcastle's defender and his former teammate Jamal Lewis donated £ 1,000, with his gift the main donation on the page so far. The money raised more than £ 10,000 on Tuesday afternoon, with a new objective of £ 20,000 now established.
The players gathered in the Norwich City Sub-23 team, where Aransibia made 34 appearances for two years.
Aransibia's family established the page with the following statement: 'It is with heavy hearts that we join to honor the life of Dev, a loving partner, a devout father, an appreciated son and a dear friend for many.
'Dev was the incarnation of goodness and compassion, always ready with a warm smile.
'His contagious laugh and his generous spirit illuminated every room in which he entered, leaving a lasting impact on all the lucky ones to meet him.
The family page of Devovera Aransibia in Gofundme has reached its goal of £ 11.0
Devonte Aransibia (right) has died at the age of 26, his family has confirmed
The page broke beyond the objective of £ 10,000 in hours, with a revised objective of £ 20,000 now established
His former teammates Jamal Lewis and Max Aarons have donated £ 1,000 and £ 500, respectively
“Beyond its loving nature, Dev was a talented footballer whose passion and impulse drove him to the great success in the field.”
Amy Scott, who seemed to be the player's partner, configured the page, donating £ 500 with a message that said: 'Dev, the love of my life. You are my guide light, and I will always keep you close, now and forever. All I do is in your honor and I want nothing more to make you feel proud, carrying your spirit with me in every step I take. Although I will miss you forever, I know that our love is eternal.
Meanwhile, the player's father wrote a moving message in his own social networks: 'Hello guys, it is with a sad heart that I am informing you about the death of my devotent son.
'He died on Sunday, February 9 at the age of 26. I love you son, I don't know what to do without you.
Friends and former teammates have rushed to pay tribute to Aransibia, with midfielder Joe Boachie saying: 'I can't believe it. Rip Devonte. Another former teammate in Jordan Greenidge added: 'Rest in peace.
His former manager at Tonbridge Jay Saunders said: 'It is devastating news. Devante was a good person and a very good footballer.
'He was a quiet boy but a really pleasant child. I am destroyed by his family and all involved. I am really destroyed.
'You spend a lot of time with these boys and know them personally and they are devastating news when you listen to something like that.
Newcastle Lewis played for Norwich at the same time as Aransibia, which leads to donation
Norwich confirmed that there would be a tribute to Aransibia (left) before his game on Tuesday night
The apparent partner of Aransibia, Amy Scott, sets the page and left a sincere message
Aransibia's father wrote an emotional message on social networks to announce the tragic death of his son
'He always looked so happy. When he was scoring goals, the smile on his face, I can imagine it.
Sam Cox, former Tottenham coach and Ansibia teammate, published a series of own tributes, saying: 'such sad news. Rip Devonte, 'as well as a message that said:' All you know are fighting a battle from which you don't know anything. Be kind. Always.'
He added another photo with Aransibia and his teammates in a car: 'He shared so many fun moments in training. Rest in Paradise, my Devante brother. He left too soon.
Norwich paid his own tribute, announcing that the club will honor the death of his former youth star before Tuesday night's clash with Preston in the championship.
'Everyone in Norwich City is deeply saddened when they learn about the death of the former player of the Aransibia Devonte, 26 years old. Devonte joined the configuration of the Club Academy in 2013, progressing through the age groups of young people before leaving in 2019.
'Before the Bet Sky Sky Sky championship accessory against Preston North End by Carow Road, there will be a period of applause, while the players and club staff will use black bracelets. Everyone in the club passes our condolences to Devant's loved ones in this sad moment.
His former Norwich teammate, Max Aarons, has also donated to the Gofundme page of Aransibia, sending £ 500, while other players, including Solomon Wanjau-Smith and Michee Efete, also donated.
Aransibia, born in London, played a key role in the memorable race of the maidstone FA Cup last year, which saw them beat Ipswich Town to make the fifth round under the manager George Elokobi.
Taxes were flooded for Aransibia, with his former Tonbridge manager revealing that “he always looked so happy”
He achieved a goal and helped against his future Chesham club in the first round, establishing the stones in his magical campaign, which reached an abrupt end against Coventry City.
Aransibia had a successful loan spell with Billericay Town before his Norwich departure, before heading to his way through football that is not the league, which led him to Potters Bar, Royston Town, Chelmsford and Welling.
The 26 -year -old began this season with Chesham, but would only make two appearances in the south of the National League.
Troy Towsend, former Millwall youth player and Crystal Palace and father of former Estrella of England Andros, published two photos of a young Aransibia and said: 'loose beyond the believer.
'This is how I want to remind you, surrounded by opponents but always finding a very shameless way and smile. Rest easy devonte.