Ecuador international Marco Angulo died at the age of 22, a month after suffering critical injuries in a car accident, the Ecuadorian football federation reported on Tuesday.

Angulo was involved in a traffic accident on October 7 that also resulted in the death of his former youth teammate Roberto Cabezas.

Angulo suffered head injuries and a lung contusion and died in a Quito hospital on Monday night after a week in intensive care.

Angulo had been playing for Ecuadorian league champion LDU Quito since March, on loan from MLS side Cincinnati. Angulo made his senior debut for the South American nation in 2022 and had made two international appearances.

“Former La Tri player, who defended the colors of our country with talent and dedication at every opportunity. Marco was not only an outstanding player but also a great teammate,” the Ecuadorian Football Federation said on Tuesday.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marco: husband and father, brother and son, friend and teammate. He was a cheerful, kind young man who lit up every room he entered,” Cincinnati said in a statement.

“Marco is survived by his wife and young son. He was 22 years old.”

According to Ecuadorian media reports, three people, including Angulo, died during the accident out of the five who were in the vehicle. REUTERS