- Campbell scored 50 goals in 160 games during a six-year spell at Goodison Park
- The 54-year-old started his career at boyhood club Arsenal and won five trophies
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Former Everton and Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has been admitted to hospital after falling ill last week, according to reports.
The Toffees confirmed the 54-year-old was ‘very ill’ in a social media post on Sunday, praising him as an ‘incredible person’.
‘We have been advised that our former striker Kevin Campbell is currently very ill.’ There is a statement on the club’s X account.
‘Not only a great footballer, but also an incredible person. Kevin is a fighter and always has been. We wish him and his family the best during this challenging time. Sending all our love, Kevin Campbell].’
According to the Liverpool Echo, the ex-frontman has been hospitalized. Campbell established himself as a cult hero in Merseyside during his six-year spell at Goodison Park.
Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has reportedly been admitted to hospital after falling ill last week
Everton confirmed their former striker is ‘very unwell’ in a statement on the club’s X account
Campbell became a cult hero on Merseyside during a six-year stint at Goodison Park. (Photo: Wayne Rooney on Campbell’s shoulders in October 2002)
Campbell scored 50 goals in 160 appearances for Everton, with many of his efforts helping the club stave off the threat of relegation at the turn of the millennium.
The forward also enjoys success at his boyhood club Arsenal, winning the FA Cup and League Cup while making more than 200 appearances for the Gunners.
In total, Campbell scored 83 goals in 325 appearances in the top flight and also played for Nottingham Forest, West Brom, Cardiff, Leyton Orient and Leicester City. He also had a short spell in Turkey with Trabzonspor after leaving the City Ground in 1998.
After news of his condition broke, good wishes poured in from his former colleagues. Everyone expressed concern and hoped for a speedy recovery.
Gunners icon Ray Parlor said on X: ‘I hear my ex-teammate Kevin Campbell is struggling at the moment.
“The whole football family is right behind you, Kev. I know you have a strong character, buddy.
Campbell started his career at Arsenal, where he won five trophies, including the FA and League Cup
‘Stay positive. I’m sure everyone is on your side and trying to help you. Hopefully you’ll get better soon, buddy, and get back to flying as usual.”
Former QPR and Manchester City star Trevor Sinclair wrote: ‘Sending prayers, love and light to Kevin Campbell. Absolutely lovely person.’