Ecuador and FC Cincinnati participant Marco Angulo has died aged 22 following a automotive crash final month.
Angulo died after struggling head and chest accidents in a automotive crash in Ecuador’s capital of Quito on 7 October, the Ecuadorian Soccer Affiliation mentioned.
He was a passenger within the automotive that crashed right into a metallic barrier within the south of the town.
The motive force and Roberto Cabezas, who performed for Independiente Juniors, have been killed.
Angulo performed for Ecuadorian league champion LDU Quito on mortgage from Main League Soccer crew FC Cincinnati.
Ecuador’s FA mentioned Angulo “defended the colours of our country at every opportunity he had with his talent and dedication.
“Marco was not solely an excellent participant, however an ideal teammate. He leaves a deep ache in our hearts.”
Angulo, a defensive midfielder, performed for Ecuador Underneath-17s and Underneath-20s earlier than making his senior debut in a pleasant in opposition to Iraq in November 2022.
He performed in one other pleasant in opposition to Australia in March final 12 months.