The young talented midfielder, Marco Angulo of FC Cincinnati tragically passed away at just 22 following a critical injury sustained in a car accident. The Ecuadorian Football Association confirmed his passing on Tuesday, November 12, after he succumbed to his injuries.
His loss has deeply saddened fans and teammates across Ecuador and the USA, where Angulo was known for playing and was loved for his vibrant personality. The car accident occurred on October 7, southeast of Quito, Ecuador. The midfielder was traveling as a passenger, when this whole incident took place and claimed the life of his former youth team teammate, Roberto Cabezas.
According to the Ecuadorian media reports, three of the five people involved in this tragic car accident have lost their lives. Marco Angulo sustained a serious head injury and lung contusion which led to an induced coma. But unfortunately, after a tough battle that lasted more than a month in intensive care ended with him passing away at a Quito hospital on November 11.
FC Cincinnati Mourns Marco Angulo’s Demise Following a Tragic Car Accident
The Major League Soccer club, FC Cincinnati, where Angulo had been playing on a loan spell released a heartfelt statement honoring his memory and legacy, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marco – a husband and father, a brother and son, a friend and teammate. He was a joyful, kind young man who lit up every room he entered,”
“Our entire club grieves this tragedy, and we are thinking of and praying for his family. He was a cherished member of the FC Cincinnati family, and he will be missed.” Marco is survived by his wife and young son, he was 22 years old.
Marco Angulo has recently started to make his mark in the MLS as well as on the international stage. The talented midfielder also earned his first senior cap for Ecuador in 2022. Ecuadorian Football Association honored him describing him as “Former player of La Tri, who defended our country’s colors with talent and dedication at every opportunity. Marco was not only an outstanding player but also a great teammate.”
Marco Angulo’s untimely death has sent shock waves throughout the football community with teammates, fans, and family mourning the loss of a promising talent gone too soon.
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