The FC Cincinnati midfielder on loan in Ecuador has died after an accident

CINCINNATI – An FC Cincinnati player on loan to Ecuadorian Serie A club LDU Quito has died after an accident in that country.

LDU announced in a statement on X late Monday that Marco Angulo had died. He was 22 years old. He leaves behind his wife and his young son.

Angulo was involved in an accident in Quito, Ecuador, early last month that has already claimed another life.

FC Cincinnati also released a statement saying the club was “heartbroken” over Angulo’s death.

Ecuadorian newspaper El Universo reported that a black SUV crashed into a bridge under construction on a highway in Quito. The driver, according to El Universo, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Angulo was among four others who suffered injuries. El Universo said a doctor told them Anuglo had a fractured pelvis and head injuries.

At the age of 20, Angulo also suffered a serious accident while playing for Ecuadorian team Independiente del Valle. The sports newspaper Olé reported that the driver of the car was killed in the accident and Agulo was a passenger.

FC Cincinnati acquired the 22-year-old in December 2022 and signed him to a contract through the 2025 season with a club option for 2026. He made his debut for the Orange and Blue in March 2023, playing nine games and playing 24 games in total during the 2023 season . The Ecuadorian was loaned to LDU Quito this season.