22-year-old international footballer Marco Angulo has died a month after being involved in a serious road accident.

El fútbol ecuatoriano está de luto tras la tragica muerte de Marco Angulo22-year-old football player Liga de Quito e international por Ecuador. Angulo died this Tuesday morning, 39 days after being involved in a serious road accident in Quito, according to his club. Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF).

The news shocked the country and the soccer community, who considered him one of the most promising prospects in Ecuadorian sports. On October 7, Angulo was traveling in his sister's car with four others Ford Explorerpor la Autopista General Rumiñahuilittle Quito. At high speed, the car collided violently with a beam used in the construction of a pedestrian bridge, and all the passengers were seriously injured.

Roberto Cabezas Simisterrafootball player Independiente Juniorsy Victor Charcopa Nazarenodel Cuniburo Fútbol Clubfellecieron en el acto. Multiple critical injuries, como pelvic fractures, pneumothorax, cerebral edema and hemorrhages require high-quality intracranial surgery.

It lasted 40 days, he was admitted to the hospital of prognostic protection in Quito. The embargo of sin is finally irreversible as a result of las graves iones, y en las ultimas on the confirmedó su fallecimiento.

The Quito League and FEF issued statements expressing their condolences and bewilderment at the death of their players. He shared with the Ecuadorian club: “We are sorry to announce the death of our beloved player Marco Angulo. We offer our condolences to his family and relatives. His departure is an irreparable loss that will leave an indelible mark on our hearts.”

La FEF added: “There is solidarity, comrades and doubts with Failia.”

Despite his young age, Marco Angulo has left a mark on Ecuadorian football. His career began at Independiente del Valle, where he was a key player in the Under-20 team that won the Copa Libertadores in that category.

He then played in the first team and signed a contract with him FC Cincinnati say MLSBefore returning to Ecuador to join the League of Quito. Totally eligible, no era title undisputed, diverse buyer participation, showing potential.

Angulo also made his debut for Ecuador. His first performance was under his leadership Gustavo Alfaroy en 2022 volvoí a vestir la camiseta de la Tri con Felix Sanchez al mando, en lo que muchos veían como el inicio de una prometedora carrera internacional.

The death of Marco Angulo is a devastating loss for Ecuadorian football, which has lost one of its most promising young talents.