Willian Pacho

Professional Football Player (Defender)

Ecuador Quinindé, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Football Player (Defender)
NationalityEcuador
Date of Birth16/10/2001
Age24 years
BirthplaceQuinindé, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

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SummaryEcuadorian centre-back who rose to prominence through Independiente del Valle's youth system before moving to Royal Antwerp, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Paris Saint-Germain. He became PSG's first Ecuadorian player upon signing in August 2024 and has since won multiple titles with the club.
PositionCentre-back
Height6'2" (188 cm)
Weight178-179 lbs
Preferred FootLeft

Physical Stats & More

Height6'2"
Weight178 lbs
Shirt Number51

Career

Clubs
  • Club: Independiente del Valle Years: 2019-2023 Details: Debut club from Quito suburbs; moved 212km from Quinindé at age 18
  • Club: Eintracht Frankfurt Years: 2023-2024 Transfer Fee: €13 million Details: Signed on five-year contract from 1 June 2023; played 42 matches in 2023-24 season
  • Club: Paris Saint-Germain Years: 2024-present Transfer Fee: €40 million upfront (potentially €45 million) Details: Signed 9 August 2024 on five-year contract; debut 16 August 2024 vs Le Havre (4-1 victory)
  • Club: CSD Independiente del Valle U17 Years: 2016-2017 Details:
  • Club: Independiente del Valle Years: 2019-2022 Details: Debut club from Quito suburbs; moved 212km from Quinindé at age 18; professional debut 2019
  • Club: Royal Antwerp Years: 2022-2023 Details: Signed five-year contract on 28 January 2022; 53 appearances; won 2022-23 Belgian Cup
  • Club: Eintracht Frankfurt Years: 2023-2024 Transfer Fee: €13 million Details: Signed five-year contract on 30 March 2023 valid from 1 June 2023; started 42 matches in 2023-24 season
  • Club: Paris Saint-Germain Years: 2024-present Transfer Fee: €40 million upfront (potentially €45 million) Details: Signed on 9 August 2024 on five-year contract until 30 June 2029; debut 16 August 2024 vs Le Havre (4-1 victory); first Ecuadorian player for PSG
InternationalEcuador (Sep 2021-present, 33 caps, 2 goals); debuted 28 March 2023 vs Australia (2-1 win, first international goal); included in 2022 FIFA World Cup squad
Notable Achievements
  • 2022-23 Belgian Cup winner with Royal Antwerp
  • 12 titles won including Champions League (2024-25), Trophée des Champions (2024-25, 2025-26), Coupe de France (2024-25), UEFA Super Cup (2025-26)
  • With PSG: Champions League (2024/25), Coupe de France (2024/25), Trophée des Champions (2024/25, 2025/26), UEFA Super Cup (2025/26), FIFA Club World Cup (2025)

Style Quotient

Playing StyleAdaptable defender with strong passing game and out-of-possession abilities; known for speed allowing higher defensive line positioning; can play left or right centre-back; excels in duels, interceptions, tackles, recoveries, and progressive passing

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First Ecuadorian player to join Paris Saint-Germain
2. Transferred for 2.5 times the fee Frankfurt paid after just one season
3. Known for letting his football do the talking rather than seeking attention
4. From Quinindé in northern Ecuador
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