Ecuador international Angulo dies aged 22 after car accident

Ecuador international Marco Angulo has died at the age of 22, a month after suffering serious injuries in a car accident, the Ecuadorian Football Federation said on Tuesday.

Angulo was involved in a traffic accident on October 7 that also resulted in the death of his former youth teammate Roberto Cabezas.

Angulo suffered head injuries and a lung contusion and died Monday evening in a hospital in Quito after a week in intensive care.

Angulo has played for Ecuadorian champions LDU Quito since March, on loan from MLS side Cincinnati. Angulo made his senior debut for the South American country in 2022 and had earned two caps.

“Former player of La Tri, who defended the colors of our country at every opportunity with talent and dedication. Marco was not only an excellent player, but also a great teammate,” the Ecuadorian FA said on Tuesday.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marco – a husband and father, a brother and a son, a friend and teammate. He was a cheerful, friendly young man who lit up every room he entered,” Cincinnati said in a statement.

“Marco leaves behind his wife and son. He was 22 years old.”

According to Ecuadorian media reports, three of the five people in the vehicle, including Angulo, died in the crash.