West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has been involved in a serious car crash, the club has confirmed.

In a statement released on social media the Premier League team said: “West Ham United can confirm striker Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident.


“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time.

“The Club will issue an update in due course.”

Michail AntonioMichail Antonio was involved in a road traffic incident according to his clubPA

No further details have been released about the player’s condition.

Images on social media show a smashed-up Ferrari by the side of a road, with the front of the car having completely crumpled.

While there is heavy speculation online that the vehicle belonged to Antonio, there has not yet been any official confirmation.

It is not the first time Antonio has been involved in a car accident, having previously crashed his Lamborghini Huracan in 2021.

The Hammers were not in action on Saturday and are due to host Wolves on Monday evening.

Other Premier League clubs have issued messages of support for the 34-year-old.

Southampton, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest were among the first to comment on West Ham’s post on X.

Antonio started his career in non-league football and has since risen to become a West Ham United stalwart since joining from Nottingham Forest in 2015.

The versatile player has established himself as a firm favourite among supporters at the London club.

Antonio has written his name into West Ham’s history books as their all-time Premier League top scorer with 68 goals.

His recent achievements include helping West Ham secure the Europa Conference League trophy in 2023.

Antonio was also named West Ham’s Player of the Year in 2017.

The 34-year-old has been ever present in the 2024-25 season, making 15 appearances across all competitions and scoring once.