Alfredo Pacheco

Salvadoran footballer and national team player

Alfredo Pacheco - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1982
Born

1982
43 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

El Salvador

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Played as a defender in professional football, primarily for Alianza FC in El Salvador. Represented the national team, participating in numerous international competitions, including the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Pacheco's career spanned over a decade, marked by his consistent performances at both club and international levels until retirement.

Played for Alianza FC, winning multiple league titles

Represented El Salvador in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup

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