Alfredo Pacheco
Salvadoran footballer and national team player
Salvadoran footballer and national team player
1982
43 years ago
Athletes & Sports Figures
El Salvador
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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