FC Cincinnati Player Marco Angulo Dies at 22 – Details
In the aftermath of professional footballer Marco Angulo’s passing, the late young athlete’s football club has honored his life and legacy with online tributes.
Liga Deportiva Universitaria Quito (LDU Quito) midfielder Marco Angulo passed away on Monday evening, November 11, at 22. FC Cincinnati had loaned Angulo to LDU Quito through December 31, and news outlets divulged the details surrounding his demise. The football club also expressed their devastation and condolences in a series of posts shared on X.
According to reports, Angulo met his demise after battling injuries sustained in a car accident that occurred in Ecuador on October 7 at 4:30 a.m. He was one of three survivors of the crash on Rumiñahui highway.
Marco Angulo in the middle of a football match, posted on August 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/agulito_08
Angulo and four other people had been traveling in a Ford Explorer that was registered under his sister’s name. Ecuador news outlet El Universo stated that their vehicle crashed into a 50-ton metal structure after they had failed to adhere to road signs signaling that there was ongoing construction on the highway. Following the collision, the automobile was displaced by 5 meters.
An aerial view of a damaged bridge over Rumiñahui highway in Quito, Ecuador on January 9, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
At the time, FC Cincinnati disclosed, “He remains in the care of medical professionals in Quito, and FCC are [sic] working to obtain more information and provide any support we can for Marco. Our thoughts are with him and his family as we hope for his recovery.”
The football club also sent their condolences to the families of those who did not survive the car crash and extended well wishes to the other survivors.
Marco Angulo in a candid photo. | Source: Instagram/agulito_08
Alas, 35 days after the crash, the 22-year-old lost his life. Sadly, Angulo, survived by his wife and young son, played his last match for LDU Quito on October 6, a day before the car accident.
Marco Angulo during gameplay, posted on March 21, 2024 | Source: Instagram/ldu_oficial
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marco-a [sic] 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,” penned FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, November 12.
Marco Angulo and a loved one posing for a picture. | Source: Instagram/agulito_08
The organization went on to say, “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.”
Joining FC Cincinnati in speaking out about the tragedy, LDU Quito took to Instagram to pen a tribute to Angulo. Alongside a black-and-white photo of the late athlete, they expressed their grief over the significant loss and extended “heartfelt condolences” to his loved ones.
“His departure is an irreparable loss that will leave an indelible mark in our hearts. MAY HE REST IN PEACE ️,” concluded the team. Their statement was originally written in Spanish.
