Alfredo Pacheco
Salvadoran footballer and national team player
Born
1982
43 years ago
Died
December 27th, 2015
9 years ago — 33 years old
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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