Marco Angulo, FC Cincinnati and Ecuador midfielder, dies aged 22

FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo has died aged 22, 5 weeks after struggling severe accidents in a automobile accident.

Angulo, on mortgage at Ecuadorian membership LDU Quito this season, was concerned in a crash within the Ecuadorean capital on October 7 and died at a neighborhood hospital 35 days later.

FC Cincinnati mentioned in a press release: “We’re deeply saddened by the lack of Marco—a husband and father, a brother and son, a good friend and teammate.

“He was a joyful, sort younger man who lit up each room he entered. Our whole membership grieves this tragedy, and we’re pondering of and praying for his household. He was a cherished member of the FC Cincinnati household, and he will likely be missed.”

Angulo was certainly one of 5 folks within the automobile that crashed right into a steel construction on the motorway and he’s the third to die following the incident. Roberto Cabezas Simisterra, a full-back for Independiente Juniors, and Victor Charcopa Nazareno additionally misplaced their lives.

“It’s with profound ache and disappointment that we carry you the information of the demise of our participant, Marco Angulo,” learn an LDU Quito assertion on Tuesday.

“We lengthen our deepest condolences to his household and family members. His departure is an irreparable loss that may depart an indelible mark on our hearts. Could he relaxation in peace.”

Angulo was capped thrice by his nation with the Ecuadorian Soccer Federation highlighting in a press release that “he was not solely a terrific participant, but in addition a terrific team-mate.”

📍Descansa en paz Marco 🕊️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/SCPEIpkXTR

— LigaPro (@LigaProEC) November 12, 2024

Angulo started his profession at Independiente Juniors in his native Ecuador earlier than becoming a member of Independiente del Valle after which FC Cincinnati, the place he was underneath contract till 2025.

He made 30 first-team appearances for the MLS membership earlier than becoming a member of LDU Quito on mortgage this season, with the final of his 18 appearances approaching October 6.

Angulo is survived by his spouse and younger son.

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