WILLIAN PACHO NEWS

Vitinha's hat trick helps PSG rally twice to beat Tottenham 5-3 in Champions League

Midfielder Vitinha showed his shooting prowess with a hat trick as Paris Saint-Germain twice came from behind to beat Tottenham 5-3 in the Champions League

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Scores with lone shot Pacho scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot, making three interceptions and five clearances during Wednesday's 5-3 win over Tottenham.

Impact Pacho found the back of the net in the 65th minute while leading PSG in blocks, interceptions and clearances during the victory. The defender has two goals to go along with five interceptions, two blocks and eight clearances in his last three Champions League matches.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

First career UCL goal Pacho scored a goal with his lone shot while making two clearances during Tuesday's 7-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Pacho found the back of the net after just seven minutes to open the scoring in the match while leading PSG with two clearances. The goal was the first career goal in the Champions League for Pacho as he's played every minute in the competition so far this season.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

PSG strengthens defense by signing Zabarnyi from Bournemouth

Paris Saint-Germain has signed Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth for a reported $76 million

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Paris Saint-Germain Seals Quarterfinal Win Over Bayern Munich at Club World Cup

PSG got a step closer to another trophy with a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.

JULY 5 • FOX SPORTS

Doué and Dembélé score for PSG in 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich at Club World Cup

Désiré Doué scored in the 78th minute to send Paris Saint-Germain a step closer to another trophy with a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Starting role first season in Paris Pacho started in 23 of his 28 appearances while notching one assist on three chances created in Ligue 1.

Impact Pacho moved to PSG from Frankfurt this summer and immediately imposed his force on the team by earning a starting role in the season opener that he wouldn't give up. The Ecuadorian would then team up with Marquinhos to make a formidable South American pairing in the center of the defense, with Pacho only missing the start on a few occasions. He would earn one assist due to his occasional shifts forward to cut off the breakout pass and he can be a bit of a ball-playing defender, but this is a rare occasion for the mainly defensive-minded center-back.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Easy day in defense Pacho recorded one block and an interception in Saturday's 3-0 Coupe de France win over Reims.

Impact Pacho started and saw 61 minutes of play Saturday, but had minimal work to do in a match PSG dominated, earning an early lead they would never let up. That said, he would only notch a block and an interception on his way to a clean sheet. This is good momentum to bring into their UCL final, where he should almost certainly see the start.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Pacho (illness) is on the bench for Tuesday's trip to Nantes.

Impact Pacho is back on the bench for Tuesday's trip. The defender was expected to get fit for Tuesday's clash and he made it back right on schedule. Lucas Beraldo gets the start with Pacho on the bench for Tuesday's trip.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Nantes Pacho (illness) is feeling good and will be available for Tuesday's clash against Nantes, coach Luis Enrique said in the press conference.

Impact Pacho missed Saturday's clash against Le Havre due to illness, but he has recovered and is feeling good, making him available for Tuesday's game against the Canaries. He is a regular starter when fit and could return directly into the starting XI in central defense.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Le Havre Pacho (illness) is ruled out of Saturday's clash against Le Havre, the club announced.

Impact Pacho will miss Saturday's clash against les Havrais due to illness. His absence will force a change in the backline, with Lucas Hernandez likely replacing him in the central defense for that game.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Secures mainstay role Pacho has started in 31 of his 35 appearances this season, only missing the starting XI four times when available this campaign.

Impact Pacho has found himself seeing plenty of time this campaign, filling in a starting role after seeing around 3,000 minutes of play this campaign. However, his value has been minimal outside of his clean sheets, with only one goal contribution this season, with that being an assist. In the defense, he has notched 27 blocks, 50 interceptions, 72 tackles and 120 clearances.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles in draw Pacho delivered three tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw against Auxerre.

Impact Pacho was solid at the back, helping his team secure a clean sheet. He made three tackles and three clearances, bringing his season totals to 39 and 51 in 17 games across all competitions. This highlights his contribution alongside Marquinhos, though it also indicates that PSG's defense isn't as secure as in previous seasons, with room for improvement. Pacho is having a strong season and showing the potential PSG scouts saw in him during his time at Frankfurt.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Departs for national team Pacho joined the Ecuador national team and is out for Saturday's trip to Angers.

Impact Pacho left PSG early in an agreement with the club and will be out for the final match before the break. With Pacho on the sideline it will likely be Lucas Beraldo who steps into the starting XI against the newly-promoted side.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First PSG goal contribution Pacho assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Strasbourg.

Impact Pacho earned his first goal contribution in a PSG uniform Saturday, assisting on Bradley Barcola's goal in the 66th minute. He also was solid in the defense, notching four interceptions, five tackles and six clearances. He has now started in seven of his eight appearances in league play this campaign.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with PSG Pacho has agreed on a five year deal with PSG, keeping him in France through 2029.

Impact Pacho will become PSG's first every Ecuadorian player to sign for the team after signing a huge contract from Frankfurt. He had a stellar campaign during his first season in the Bundesliga, starting all 33 matches played. The defender made two assists while averaging about 4.2 clearances. Pacho will be a heavy favorite for the starting center back position for the team ahead of the 2024/25 year.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Immediate starter Pacho made 33 appearances (all starts) and kept seven clean sheets in the Bundesliga.

Impact Pacho was an immediate impact-maker after making the swap to Frankfurt. He contributed straight away and played a huge role in all but one match. The defender has attracted interest from elsewhere in Europe, but if he can stay in Frankfurt he will maintain a major role.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from defense Willian Pacho assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Pacho has shown an aptitude for getting forward from center-back and his forays were rewarded once again during Saturday's clash. He popped up with an assist during the loss. Pacho has produced a pair of assists in the last four matches, though he's not worth targeting for his offensive value despite this nice run of form.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First goal involvement of season Pacho had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing once accurately, creating two chances, blocking two shots, making three interceptions and three clearances during Frid...

Impact Pacho set up Tuta in the 76th minute assisting the game tying goal for Frankfurt. The assist was the first goal involvement of the season for Pacho as he led Frankfurt in both blocks and interceptions in the match.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excels defensively in return Pacho had one off-target shot, made three tackles (one won), seven clearances, one interception and two blocks and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bochum...

Impact Pacho returned after serving a one-match ban and had another great performance at the heart of the defense, prevailing over opposing forwards most of the time while filling the stat sheet as usual. The center-back has been a mainstay at Eintracht's defense, being a starter in all games he's been available to play and ranking sixth among all Bundesliga players in clearances, with 91 over 20 starts.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Willian Pacho recorded six tackles (five won), seven clearances and one interception in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Bayern Munich.

Impact Pacho had plenty to do behind the ball against an absolutely lethal Munich attack, and he made the most of it. The defender piled on the defensive volume throughout and showed some impressive defensive positioning to shut down various attack. Pacho has cemented himself as one of the first names on the team sheet in 2023/24.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Thursday Pacho got the start and played 90 minutes during Thursday's 1-0 win over Helsinki.

Impact Pacho has played every single minute in all competitions in 2023/24 and he is showing no signs of slowing down. The defender continues to be one of the most constant parts of the starting XI, putting together strong performances and anchoring the defense. Barring injury Pacho shouldn't fall out of the starting XI anytime soon.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong game at the back Willian Pacho had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Impact Pacho made four tackles (one won) and five clearances to help Frankfurt to their second clean sheet of the season. He has played the full match in every game for the club so far this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Major role continues Willian Pacho registered one tackle (one won), five clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Pacho was the busier of the Frankfurt center-backs piling on the defensive volume during Saturday's draw. The center-back has made 10 tackles and 12 clearances in four Bundesliga starts and has been one of the first names on the team sheet in the league. Pacho will hope to maintain this role and volume as Frankfurt look to continue their unbeaten Bundesliga start.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE