FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo has died on the age of twenty-two, five weeks after suffering serious injuries in a automobile accident.
Angulo, who was on loan at Ecuadorian club LDU Quito this season, was involved in an accident within the Ecuadorian capital on October 7 and died 35 days later in a neighborhood hospital.
FC Cincinnati said in an announcement: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marco – a husband and father, a brother and son, a friend and teammate.”
“He was a cheerful, friendly young man who lit up every room he walked into. Our entire club mourns this tragedy and we are thinking and praying for his family. He was a valued member of the FC Cincinnati family and we will miss him.”
Angulo was one in every of five people within the automobile that crashed right into a metal structure on the highway, and he’s the third to die after the incident. Roberto Cabezas Simisterra, an Independiente Juniors full-back, and Victor Charcopa Nazareno also died.
“It is with deep pain and great sadness that we bring you the news of the death of our player Marco Angulo,” LDU Quito said in an announcement on Tuesday.
“We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. His departure is an irreparable loss that will leave an indelible mark on our hearts. May he rest in peace.”
Angulo won three caps for his country, with the Ecuadorian Football Association stressing in an announcement that “he was not only a great player, but also a great teammate.”
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— LigaPro (@LigaProEC) November 12, 2024
Angulo began his profession with Independiente Juniors in his native Ecuador before moving to Independiente del Valle after which FC Cincinnati, where he was contracted until 2025.
He made 30 first-team appearances for the MLS club before moving to LDU Quito on loan this season. The last of his 18 missions took place on October sixth.
Angulo leaves behind his wife and young son.
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