Ecuador mourns tragic loss: Rising star Marco Angulo dies in a car crash
Marco Angulo, a two-time representative of Ecuador, has died in a car accident. The incident took place on October 7, 2024. The young player was hospitalized for over a month, until November 11, fighting for his life. Unfortunately, the doctors could not save him. He was only 22 years old.
The LDU Quito midfielder from Ecuador was involved in a tragic car accident that also involved many others. Sadly, three people lost their lives, including the two-time representative of the Ecuadorian national team. The accident occurred on October 7, after which the young player battled for his life in the hospital until November 11.
The 22-year-old's football talent raised great hopes in Ecuador. His crucial contributions were evident in the successes of Independiente del Valle, which won the Copa Libertadores U-20 championship a few years earlier. After being promoted to the first team in January 2023, the player signed a contract with FC Cincinnati, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.
Marco Angulo has died. He was 22 years old
The player appeared in 33 matches on American fields, 24 of which were league games. In November 2022, he had the opportunity to play for the senior Ecuador national team for the first time. He wore the national colours twice. According to the "Transfermarkt" portal, the player's value was about CAD 4.1 million. He played his last match on October 6.
The mentioned club, LDU Quito, released information on social media about the death of the 22-year-old player. They regret his passing and offered condolences to the young man's family.
With deep sorrow and sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved player Marco Angulo. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. His departure is an irreparable loss that will leave an indelible mark in our hearts, the club representatives informed.
