Ecuador international Marco Angulo passed at the age of 22. His death was due to complications of his critical injuries in a car crash a month ago, the Ecuadorean football federation announced on Tuesday.
Angulo was involved in an accident on October 7. Among the victims of the accident was his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas.
Angulo suffered from head injuries and a lung contusion which caused his death at a hospital in Quito on Monday. He spent a week in the intensive care unite.
Angulo played for Ecuadorean league champions LDU Quito since March, on loan from MLS side Cincinnati.
Angulo made his senior debut for Ecuador's first national football team in 2022.
The Ecuadorean Football Association said in a statement: "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."
On their side, Cincinnati said in a statement: "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."
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