Tragic death of Ecuadorian footballer Marco Angulo at 22, one month following car accident

Angulo was tragically involved in a traffic accident on Oct 7, which also claimed the life of his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas.

Angulo sustained head injuries and a lung contusion and died at a hospital in Quito on the night of Nov 11, after a week in intensive care.

Angulo had been playing for Ecuadorean league champions LDU Quito since March, on loan from MLS side Cincinnati. Angulo made his senior debut for the South American nation in 2022 and had earned two caps.

"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," the Ecuadorean FA said on Nov 12.

"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," Cincinnati said in a statement.

"Marco is survived by his wife and young son. He was 22 years old."

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