QUITO – The world of Ecuadorian football mourns the tragic passing of Marco Angulo, 22, a promising young player for the national team and a player for FC Cincinnati on loan at LDU Quito. Angulo died Monday night from serious injuries sustained in a car accident on October 7 on the Rumiñahui highway, southeast of Quito.
The accident, which involved the car in which he was traveling as a passenger, also killed the driver and Roberto Cabezas, a former teammate in the youth team and currently playing for Independiente Juniors. Angulo suffered serious head injuries and a pulmonary contusion; the young footballer was placed in an artificial coma, but the injuries proved fatal. The news of his death was confirmed by the Ecuadorian Football Association and has caused deep emotion among fans and teammates.
Angulo was considered a talent on the rise, appreciated for both his technical skills and his commitment on the pitch. After playing for the national champions LDU Quito, he was enjoying an important international experience with FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer.
Article published on November 12, 2024 - 13:50
