Soccer star Marco Angulo dies at 22 after car accident
Marco Angulo, a two-time representative of Ecuador, died in a car accident. The incident occurred on October 7, 2024. The young player was in the hospital for over a month, until November 11, fighting for his life. Unfortunately, the doctors could not save him. He was only 22 years old.
12:12 PM EST, November 12, 2024
The midfielder for LDU Quito from Ecuador was involved in a tragic car accident that affected many people. Unfortunately, three of them lost their lives, including the two-time representative of the Ecuadorian national team. The accident took place on October 7, after which the young footballer was in the hospital, fighting for his life until November 11.
The 22-year-old's soccer talent raised high hopes in Ecuador. His key 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 Cincinnati, a team in the American MLS league.
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 national team of Ecuador for the first time. He appeared twice in national colors. According to the "Transfermarkt" portal, the player's value was 3 million dollars. He played his last match on October 6.
The mentioned club, LDU Quito, shared the information on social media about the death of the 22-year-old player. A statement expressing regret over his passing and offering condolences to the young man's family was issued.
With deep sorrow and sadness, we inform you about the passing of our beloved player Marco Angulo. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family and close ones. His passing is an immeasurable loss that will leave an indelible mark in our hearts, the club representatives say.
