- Ecuador international Marco Angulo has died at 22 after being seriously injured in a car crash, according to his club’s announcement.
- The midfielder from LDU Quito has been hospitalized since an incident on October 7th in Quito, Ecuador’s capital.
- External reports in Ecuador indicate that he underwent multiple operations and spent over a week in intensive care before passing away on Monday night.
Ecuadorian international Marco Angulo has tragically passed away at the age of 22, just over a month following a severe car accident, as confirmed by his club.
The LDU Quito midfielder had been hospitalized since the incident that occurred on October 7 in the southern region of Ecuador’s capital, Quito.
According to reports from Ecuador, he underwent multiple surgeries and remained in intensive care for more than a week before he succumbed to his injuries on Monday night.
“With deep sorrow and sadness, we regret to have to inform you of the de.ath of our dear player Marco Angulo,” LDU Quito, who play in Ecuador’s top flight, said in a statement on Tuesday morning.
“We convey our condolences to his family and his loved ones.
“His passing is an irreparable loss which will leave an indelible mark in our hearts.”
Angulo’s parent club, Major League Soccer outfit FC Cincinnati, said they were “heartbroken to share” news of his de.ath.
