FC Cincinnati Player Marco Angulo Dies at 22 – Details
Marco Angulo in the middle of a football match, posted on August 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/agulito_08
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
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.”
“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.
Marco Angulo posing for a camera during what looked to be a match, posted on November 12, 2024 | Source: Instagram/ldu_oficial
The video began by showing the club’s players standing side-by-side on the grass of a stadium holding a large banner that read, “Va Por Ti Marco Angulo,” which roughly translates to, “It’s for you, Marco Angulo.”
LDU Quito players holding a commemoration banner in honor of Marco Angulo. | Source: Instagram/ldu_oficial
Another angle of the commemoration banner for Marco Angulo. | Source: Instagram/ldu_oficial
Such moments depicted intense gameplay where the late star was seen with a concentrated look on his face as he focused on his matches.
Marco Angulo during a football match. | Source: Instagram/ldu_oficial
Marco Angulo laughing with fellow teammates. | Source: Instagram/ldu_oficial
LDU Quito’s commemoration video, which also highlighted how talented of a player he was, gave followers glimpses of the full life Angulo led.
“You will always be in our hearts dear friend. Fly high, Marco. 🕊️,” captioned the team. The caption was originally written in Spanish and has been loosely translated into English.
Marco Angulo and an unidentified man in the middle of what looked to be a training session. | Source: Instagram/ldu_oficial
The then-21-year-old, who hailed from Esmeraldas, was set to return to the Ecuadorian Liga Pro — the football league where he had spent the first three seasons of his career as part of the team Independiente del Valle.
Marco Angulo posing for a picture. | Source: Instagram/ldu_oficial
Marco Angulo during a game between FC Cincinnati and Louisville City at the U.S. Open Cup in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 26, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Along with Angulo, the football community and team Independiente Juniors are also mourning the loss of Independiente Juniors defender Roberto Carlos Cabezas Simisterra, who had been in the same car Angulo had traveled in. Like Angulo, Simisterra lost his life as a result of the accident.
