29-year-old Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer experienced a life-threatening incident during a December match against Bournemouth, where he suffered a cardiac arrest and his heart stopped for 2 minutes and 40 seconds. The event has had a profound impact on Lockyer, who has since revealed that he was technically dead during this time and has described the experience as the scariest moment of his life. Following the incident, Lockyer has had a defibrillator surgically implanted into his body, a device he now refers to as his 'new superpower,' designed to prevent a similar event in the future. Despite the severity of the situation, Lockyer has expressed a desire to return to professional football, though he acknowledges the decision is complex and has yet to make a definitive determination on his future in the sport. Lockyer's ordeal has resonated within the football community, drawing support from figures such as Alan Pardew and fellow players Christian Eriksen, Daley Blind, and Charlie Wyke, who have faced similar health scares. Additionally, Lockyer has considered the impact of his health on his family, particularly his pregnant girlfriend, as he recovers and contemplates his future.
Tom Lockyer describes his terrifying near-death experience after cardiac arrest which stopped his heart for two minutes and 40 seconds... as Luton star calls life-saving device fitted in his chest 'my new superpower' https://t.co/eH7ylod3QB https://t.co/ic4ipnypn6
Tom Lockyer shows defibrillator fitted into his chest after Luton captain suffered cardiac arrest in Bournemouth clash https://t.co/IDKfVHU45Z https://t.co/IDKfVHU45Z
Tom Lockyer putting family before football after cardiac arrest https://t.co/yYMwmiOcox
'That's when I was like, wow I could be dying. And obviously when you're laying there and you can't speak or move, it's not a nice feeling.' In December 2023 during Luton's match against Bournemouth, Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the pitch after his… https://t.co/kg1Sn5B876
Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer shows off his new defibrillator implant 'battle wound'. The 29-year-old had the device implanted after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a match against Bournemouth last December. https://t.co/b9y0UuiH1L https://t.co/U6XFHZXOmQ
Tom Lockyer says it is too soon after his cardiac arrest to say if he will return to professional football https://t.co/qRzYiRQHQn
Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during the Luton vs Bournemouth match in December. The 29-year-old says he would like to return to football, but it’s too early to say yet. https://t.co/jDWJKgjDDX
Luton star Tom Lockyer shows where defibrillator is fitted in his chest and explains how the device could save his life after suffering cardiac arrest in December that left him technically dead for two minutes 40 seconds https://t.co/8O2LbS1MZ0 https://t.co/dBqyIVyLhd
Luton Town's Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest in the middle of a December match against Bournemouth in which his heart stopped for 2 minutes and 40 seconds. He recently revealed the defibrillator that was surgically implanted into his body. READ: https://t.co/cnvGUUYG24 https://t.co/Jhc1iITbia
Footballer Tom Lockyer says the thought of leaving his pregnant girlfriend to raise a child on her own was heartbreaking as he recovers from a cardiac arrest https://t.co/1OAIV1Tw3J
Luton Town defender shows where defibrillator is fitted in his chest https://t.co/GZrOyNdkdN
Incredible video of Tom Lockyer showing the defibrillator implant he's now fitted with after his heart stopped during PL game. Wonderful to see him back at Kenilworth Road & a testament to amazing work of the medical professionals who saved his life. 🧡 https://t.co/Pn6fhG1LD2
Tom Lockyer says he will put his family's considerations before any decision on a possible football comeback after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch https://t.co/d2UG25MQp1
"They've all been fantastic" Luton captain Tom Lockyer reveals he's spoken to Christian Eriksen, Daley Blind and Charlie Wyke since suffering a cardiac arrest in December. #MUFC #WAFC #LTFC #bbcfootball
'Should this ever happen again .. this should kick in' Luton Town footballer Tom Lockyer showed #BBCBreakfast his defibrillator which was fitted after his heart stopped beating for more than two minutes during a Premier League game https://t.co/IA82gbmUlP https://t.co/DzkuKKUFxI
“It’s a tough decision for Tom.“ “I’ve lost a player before. The shock of losing Tiote was just unbelievable.” Alan Pardew reflects on losing Cheick Tioté when speaking about the future of Luton captain Tom Lockyer https://t.co/e1szoqaVas
Luton captain Tom Lockyer speaks to @BBCBreakfast about his built-in defib after his cardiac arrest. https://t.co/JbxSwnpIcO
Tom Lockyer: How They Saved My Life. Watch on YouTube now 🧡
Luton's Tom Lockyer says heart stopped for 2 minutes, 40 seconds after cardiac arrest during game https://t.co/j9ABrrIdNd
Tom Lockyer says he 'literally died' when heart stopped for nearly three minutes Read more 🔗 https://t.co/2qw3oijHDN
Tomorrow's @SunSport back page: I DIED FOR 2 MINS 40 SECS Tom Lockyer 'died' for two minutes and 40 seconds during his horrific cardiac arrest in December | @JackRosser_ https://t.co/ZyFY5SAQKG
The Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer wants to return to professional football despite having “literally died” after collapsing on the pitch for the second time in seven months Read the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/6SHkUIqc5s
Tom Lockyer 'literally died' on the pitch as he recalls cardiac arrest https://t.co/b61myEcG54
I died for two minutes on pitch, says Tom Lockyer as he opens up for first time about terrifying cardiac arrest https://t.co/Rlf2iiMq6I https://t.co/Rlf2iiMq6I
Tom Lockyer spoke on his cardiac arrest he suffered against Bournemouth earlier this season. #BBCFootball #LUTMUN https://t.co/a8pFwstdX1
‘Scariest moment of my life’ – Rob Edwards reveals he ‘broke down’ in front of Luton players after Tom Lockyer collapsed https://t.co/A17d3slAun https://t.co/A17d3slAun
TOM LOCKYER: 'I LITERALLY DIED' Luton captain—whose heart stopped beating for 2 minutes during Dec. PL game—discusses ordeal, accompanying tumult of emotions & his difficulty processing dying on pitch (6:05). Amazing to see him back at Kenilworth Road. 🧡https://t.co/uLqRAAZtJi
Luton’s Tom Lockyer says he ‘literally died’ during cardiac arrest on pitch https://t.co/JnHbkmMBEN
Luton captain Tom Lockyer opens up on scary moment he suffered a cardiac arrest against Bournemouth, realising 'I could be dying here'... and admits he may never play football again https://t.co/jXQNJTfKSe https://t.co/NMQJEAP0C9