Ex-Santos striker targeted in Ecuador attack, see details | OneFootball

Bryan Angulo Tenorio, former striker for Santos and currently with LDU Portoviejo in Ecuador, suffered an attempt on his life. The player was targeted by gunfire from two men on a motorcycle while he was on his way to the team’s training session this Thursday.

The information was released by the club through an official statement. LDU Portoviejo also reported that Angulo received proper medical care and support from his teammates. Despite the scare, the striker’s health condition is stable.

“Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Portoviejo informs the public, the media, and fans in general that, unfortunately, player Bryan Angulo Tenorio suffered an attempt on his life. Thanks to prompt medical attention and the support of his teammates, we can confirm that his health condition is stable,” the club wrote in a statement.

LDU Portoviejo also stated that the other players on the squad were targeted with threats related to the team’s upcoming match, scheduled for this Friday against Búhos ULVR.

The Ecuadorian club condemned the attack on Angulo and made an appeal to the Ecuadorian Football Federation and authorities, urging that Friday’s match be held in a location that “guarantees the safety of the protagonists, both on and off the field.”

“We reject any act that seeks to intimidate, frighten, or instill fear in our players, technical staff, and fans. We strongly condemn any form of violence, because football should be a space for peace, respect, and unity,” the club’s statement concluded, signed by president Mónica Zamora Hernández.

Angulo’s spell at Santos

Bryan Angulo was signed by Santos in April 2022, coming from Cruz Azul in Mexico. For the Alvinegro Praiano, the striker recorded five goals and one assist in 24 matches.

The Ecuadorian, however, struggled to find his form and faced stiff competition in the attack. In December of the same year, he terminated his contract and left the Santos team.

Read the full statement from LDU Portoviejo:

“Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Portoviejo informs the public, the media, and fans in general that, unfortunately, player Bryan Angulo Tenorio suffered an attempt on his life.

Thanks to prompt medical attention and the support of his teammates, we can confirm that his health condition is stable.

Likewise, we inform that several of our players have received threats related to the sporting commitment scheduled for this Thursday, October 17, 2025, against the club Búhos ULVR.

We reject any act that seeks to intimidate, frighten, or instill fear in our players, technical staff, and fans. We strongly condemn any form of violence, because football should be a space for peace, respect, and unity.

We make an urgent appeal to the Ecuadorian Football Federation, the Manabi Football Association, and the competent authorities to ensure that this match is held in a setting that guarantees the safety of the protagonists, both on and off the field.

We thank the fans, institutions, and oversight bodies for their expressions of solidarity and support, with whom the appropriate actions have been taken to clarify the events and ensure the peace of our squad“.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.