Ecuadorian national team midfielder Marco Angulo has tragically passed away at the young age of 22. Angulo succumbed to severe injuries he sustained in a road accident on October 7, a day after playing his final match. The news of his passing was confirmed by the Ecuadorian Football Association and his club, FC Cincinnati, who expressed deep sorrow for the loss.
The Accident and Injuries
The accident occurred when the vehicle Angulo was traveling in collided with a metal structure, resulting in critical injuries to his head and lungs. He was immediately taken to a hospital in Quito, where he fought for his life for over a month, undergoing several surgeries, including a decompressive craniectomy.
Tributes from the Football Community
Major League Soccer (MLS), along with Angulo’s clubs FC Cincinnati and LDU Quito, paid heartfelt tributes. LDU Quito held a special memorial for him, and players held up a tribute banner in his honor. MLS remembered Angulo as a talented and promising midfielder, extending condolences to his family, including his wife and son.
Marco Angulo’s tragic passing has left a void in Ecuadorian football, and he will be deeply missed by fans and teammates.
