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Fernando Pacheco

{{short description|Spanish footballer}}

{{other people}}

{{family name hatnote|Pacheco|Flores|lang=Spanish}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Fernando Pacheco

| image = Fernando Pacheco.jpg

| caption = Pacheco in 2014

| full_name = Fernando Pacheco Flores{{cite news|url=https://en.as.com/resultados/ficha/deportista/pacheco/19653/|title=Pacheco|newspaper=Diario AS|access-date=11 February 2022}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|5|18|df=y}}

| birth_place = Badajoz, Spain

| height = 1.86 m

| position = Goalkeeper

| currentclub =

| clubnumber =

| youthyears1 = 1998–2004 | youthclubs1 = Obandino

| youthyears2 = 2004–2006 | youthclubs2 = Flecha Negra

| youthyears3 = 2006–2011 | youthclubs3 = Real Madrid

| years1 = 2011–2013 | clubs1 = Real Madrid C | caps1 = 45 | goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2011–2014 | clubs2 = Real Madrid | caps2 = 0 | goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2012–2014 | clubs3 = Real Madrid B | caps3 = 41 | goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2015–2022 | clubs4 = Alavés | caps4 = 248 | goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2022–2023 | clubs5 = Almería | caps5 = 1 | goals5 = 0

| years6 = 2023–2025 | clubs6 = Espanyol | caps6 = 44 | goals6 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2011 | nationalteam1 = Spain U19 | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalyears2 = 2011 | nationalteam2 = Spain U20 | nationalcaps2 = 4 | nationalgoals2 = 0

| nationalyears3 = 2013–2014 | nationalteam3 = Spain U21 | nationalcaps3 = 8 | nationalgoals3 = 0

| club-update = 6 June 2024

| nationalteam-update =

}}

Fernando Pacheco Flores (born 18 May 1992) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.

Formed at Real Madrid, where he played only two Copa del Rey games for the first team, he spent most of his career at Alavés after signing in 2015, making 253 appearances.

Club career

=Real Madrid=

Born in Badajoz, Extremadura, Pacheco played for two local clubs before joining Real Madrid in 2006, aged 14.{{cite news|url=https://www.hoy.es/v/20111226/deportes/futbol/flecha-negra-fabrica-incesante-20111226.html|title=Flecha Negra, la fábrica incesante|trans-title=Flecha Negra, the endless factory|newspaper=Hoy|first=Marco A.|last=Rodríguez|language=es|date=26 December 2011|access-date=2 February 2023}} He made his senior debut on 28 August 2011 with the C team, playing in the Tercera División against CF Rayo Majadahonda.{{cite web|url=http://www.lapreferente.com/index.php?comp=2538&IDpartido=430531&ccaa=15|title=Real Madrid C 0–0 Rayo Majahonda|publisher=La Preferente|language=es|date=28 August 2011|access-date=12 June 2013}}

Pacheco appeared in his first game with the main squad on 20 December 2011, coming on as a late substitute for fellow youth graduate Antonio Adán in a 5–1 home victory over SD Ponferradina in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey.{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2011/12/20/mas_futbol/1324335662_850215.html|title=Una Copa para Callejón|trans-title=A Cup for Callejón|newspaper=Diario AS|first=Óscar|last=García|language=es|date=20 December 2011|access-date=26 June 2014}} In 2012–13, he alternated between starting duties in the third side and the occasional callup to the second, making his debut in the Segunda División on 2 June 2013 in a 4–0 home win against AD Alcorcón.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2013/06/02/futbol/2adivision/1370196056.html|title=Fiesta de graduación del Castilla que complica al Alcorcón|trans-title=Castilla graduation party makes life harder for Alcorcón|newspaper=Marca|first=Rubén|last=Jiménez|language=es|date=2 June 2013|access-date=16 June 2013}} He kept his position the following match – the final in the second-tier campaign – at Girona FC.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2013/06/08/futbol/2adivision/1370727066.html|title=Un empate pensando ya en la promoción contra... el Alcorcón|trans-title=Draw with minds set in promotion against... Alcorcón|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=8 June 2013|access-date=16 June 2013}}

Pacheco made his first start for the first team on 2 December 2014, in a 5–0 rout of UE Cornellà in the domestic cup where he featured the full 90 minutes.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2014_15/copa/dieciseisavos/vuelta/rma_cnr/|title=Con un par de jugones... ¡y con Jesé!|trans-title=With a pair of artists... and with Jesé!|newspaper=Marca|first=Delfín|last=Melero|language=es|date=2 December 2014|access-date=9 December 2014}} Later that month, he was the unused third-choice goalkeeper as the Blancos won the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco.{{cite news|url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2014/12/20/actualidad/1419091221_168817.html|title=El Madrid pone el mundo a sus pies|trans-title=Madrid with the world at their feet|newspaper=El País|first=José|last=Sámano|language=es|date=20 December 2014|access-date=29 September 2022}}

=Alavés=

On 7 August 2015, Pacheco signed a three-year deal with Deportivo Alavés of division two,{{cite web|url=http://www.deportivoalaves.com/el-deportivo-alaves-ficha-al-portero-fernando-pacheco-procedente-del-real-madrid/|title=El Deportivo Alavés ficha al portero Fernando Pacheco procedente del Real Madrid|trans-title=Deportivo Alavés sign goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco from Real Madrid|publisher=Deportivo Alavés|language=es|date=7 August 2015|access-date=7 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810002308/http://www.deportivoalaves.com/el-deportivo-alaves-ficha-al-portero-fernando-pacheco-procedente-del-real-madrid/|archive-date=10 August 2015}} with Real Madrid having a buy-back clause.{{cite web|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/08/official-statement-pacheco|title=Official announcement: Pacheco|publisher=Real Madrid CF|date=7 August 2015|access-date=7 August 2015}} He made his debut for the club on 22 August, starting in a 3–2 away win against SD Huesca.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2015/08/22/futbol/equipos/alaves/1440275836.html|title=El Deportivo Alavés amarga la vuelta a Segunda del Huesca|trans-title=Deportivo Alavés bitter Huesca's return to Segunda|newspaper=Marca|first=Alberto|last=Laz|language=es|date=22 August 2015|access-date=15 January 2017}}

Pacheco was an undisputed starter for the Basques in his first season. He appeared in 40 league matches – missing one due to injury and being a substitute for Pau Torres in the last matchday – as they achieved promotion back to La Liga after ten years, as champions.{{cite news|url=http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2016/05/29/actualidad/1464551891_854403.html|title=El Alavés vuelve a Primera|trans-title=Alavés return to Primera|newspaper=El País|first=Eduardo|last=Rodrigálvarez|language=es|date=29 May 2016|access-date=15 January 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.deportivoalaves.com/noticia/la-temporada-en-numeros|title=La temporada, en números|trans-title=The season, in numbers|publisher=Deportivo Alavés|language=es|date=7 June 2016|access-date=15 January 2017}}

Pacheco's maiden appearance in the Spanish top flight occurred on 21 August 2016, in a 1–1 away draw with Atlético Madrid.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2016_17/la-liga/jornada_1/atm_ala/|title=Al Atleti le sobra descuento|trans-title=Atleti do not want to hear about injury time|newspaper=Marca|first=Delfín|last=Melero|language=es|date=22 August 2016|access-date=29 April 2018}} He only missed two games in 38 during the campaign, and his team finished comfortably in mid-table;{{cite web|url=https://www.vavel.com/es/futbol/2017/06/06/alaves/794863-resumen-alaves-201617-pacheco-termina-como-el-cuarto-portero-menos-goleado.html|title=Resumen Alavés 2016/17: Pacheco termina como el cuarto portero menos goleado|trans-title=Alavés 2016/17 summary: Pacheco ends as fourth goalkeeper with least conceded goals|publisher=Vavel|first=Iñaki|last=Jiménez Fernández de Retana|language=es|date=6 June 2017|access-date=29 April 2018}} in February he extended his contract to 2020.{{cite news|url=https://en.as.com/en/2017/02/09/soccer/1486636403_186707.html|title=Alavés renew Pacheco but Madrid retain buy-back option|newspaper=Diario AS|first=Carlos|last=Forjanes|date=9 February 2017|access-date=9 January 2022}}

Pacheco was ever-present in 2017–18, receiving the highest total marks for the season from the local newspaper El Correo.{{cite news|url=https://alaves.elcorreo.com/alaves-pacheco-regular-20180523110545-nt.html|title=Top 15 de los jugadores más decisivos del Alavés en la temporada 2017–2018|trans-title=Top 15 key players for Alavés in the 2017–2018 season|newspaper=El Correo|first=Iñigo|last=Crespo|language=es|date=25 May 2018|access-date=9 January 2022}} In December of the next season, his link was lengthened to 2023.{{cite news|url=https://alaves.elcorreo.com/alaves-renueva-pacheco-20181227175431-nt.html|title=El Alavés renueva a Pacheco y Laguardia|trans-title=Alavés renew Pacheco and Laguardia|newspaper=El Correo|first=Iñigo|last=Crespo|language=es|date=27 December 2018|access-date=9 January 2022}}

On 13 June 2020, Pacheco was sent off for handling the ball outside the penalty area in the 19th minute of a 2–0 loss at bottom-placed RCD Espanyol.{{cite web|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-spain-esy-alv-report/bottom-side-espanyol-down-10-man-alaves-after-keeper-sent-off-idUKKBN23K0J8|title=Bottom side Espanyol down 10-man Alaves after keeper sent off|publisher=Reuters|first1=Shrivathsa|last1=Sridhar|first2=Ken|last2=Ferris|date=13 June 2020|access-date=13 June 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613194353/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-spain-esy-alv-report/bottom-side-espanyol-down-10-man-alaves-after-keeper-sent-off-idUKKBN23K0J8|archive-date=13 June 2020}} He played every fixture again the following campaign, a narrow escape from relegation.{{cite news|url=https://alaves.elcorreo.com/alaves-rioja-joselu-20210530184155-nt.html|title=Las joyas más codiciadas del escaparate albiazul|trans-title=The most coveted jewels of the blue-and-white vitrine|newspaper=El Correo|first=Iñigo|last=Miñón|language=es|date=30 May 2021|access-date=9 January 2022}}

During his spell at the Mendizorrotza Stadium, Pacheco totalled 253 appearances.{{cite web|url=https://www.eldesmarque.com/futbol/lfp-segunda-ligasmartbank/alaves/1575181-pacheco-dice-adios-al-alaves-y-la-aficion-se-emociona-orgullo-de-haberte-disfrutado|title=Pacheco dice adiós al Alavés y la afición se emociona recordándole: "Orgullo de haberte disfrutado"|trans-title=Pacheco says goodbye to Alavés and fans get tearful as they remember him: "Proud to have enjoyed you"|publisher=El Desmarque|first=Joaquín|last=Anduro|language=es|date=13 August 2022|access-date=2 February 2023}}

=Almería=

On 10 August 2022, Pacheco signed a four-year contract with UD Almería in the top tier.{{cite web|url=https://www.udalmeriasad.com/en/notice/experienced-top-tier-keeper-pacheco-signs-until-2026|title=Experienced top-tier keeper Pacheco signs until 2026|publisher=UD Almería|date=10 August 2022|access-date=10 August 2022}} Thinking he would start due to his experience in the competition, he was however unable to beat competition from Fernando Martínez, and asked to leave in the following transfer window.{{cite news|url=https://as.com/futbol/primera/pacheco-y-el-almeria-tensan-la-cuerda-n/|title=Pacheco y el Almería tensan la cuerda|trans-title=Pacheco and Almería tighten the thumbscrews|newspaper=Diario AS|first=Nico|last=García|language=es|date=9 January 2023|access-date=1 February 2023}}

=Espanyol=

On 31 January 2023, Pacheco joined Espanyol on a three-and-a-half-year deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.rcdespanyol.com/ca/noticia/pacheco,-ultima-incorporacio/15155|title=Pacheco, última incorporació|trans-title=Pacheco, last addition|publisher=RCD Espanyol|language=ca|date=31 January 2023|access-date=1 February 2023}} On 30 June 2025, having lost his starting spot to Joan García in the 2024–25 season,{{cite news|url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/rcd-espanyol/20241213/1002370282/joan-garcia-pacheco-mas-competitividad-palos-espanyol.html|title=Joan Garcia y Pacheco, más allá de la competitividad bajo palos en el Espanyol|trans-title=Joan García and Pacheco, beyond the competition between the posts at Espanyol|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|first=Sergio|last=Escario|language=es|date=15 December 2024|access-date=3 July 2025}}{{cite news|url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/20241225/10236564/joan-garcia-fernando-pacheco-espanyol-manos-primera.html|title=Joan García y Fernando Pacheco, unas manos de Primera|trans-title=Joan García and Fernando Pacheco, Primera set of hands|newspaper=La Vanguardia|first=Roberto|last=Rodríguez|language=es|date=25 December 2024|access-date=3 July 2025}} he left.{{cite web|url=https://www.rcdespanyol.com/en/new/pacheco-exits-rcd-espanyol/18809|title=Pacheco exits RCD Espanyol|publisher=RCD Espanyol|date=30 June 2025|access-date=1 July 2025}}

Career statistics

{{updated|match played 3 December 2024}}{{Soccerway|fernando-pacheco-flores/164039}}{{LaPreferente|43106}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"

|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|National Cup

!colspan="2"|Continental

!colspan="2"|Other

!colspan="2"|Total

DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
rowspan="3"|Real Madrid C

|2011–12

|Tercera División

|36

0colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—2{{efn|Appearances in Tercera División promotion playoffs}}0380
2012–13

|Segunda División B

|9

0colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—90
colspan="2"|Total

!45

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—20470
rowspan="3"|Real Madrid B

|2012–13

| rowspan="2" |Segunda División

|2

0colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—20
2013–14

|39

0colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—390
colspan="2"|Total

!41

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—410
rowspan="3"|Real Madrid

|2011–12

| rowspan="2" |La Liga

|0

010000010
2014–15

|0

010000010
colspan="2"|Total

!0

020000020
rowspan="8"|Alavés

|2015–16

|Segunda División

|40

020colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—420
2016–17

| rowspan="6" |La Liga

|36

030colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—390
2017–18

|38

000colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—380
2018–19

|35

000colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—350
2019–20

|27

000colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—270
2020–21

|38

000colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—380
2021–22

|34

000colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—340
colspan="2"|Total

!248

050colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—2530
Almería

|2022–23

|La Liga

|1

000colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—10
rowspan="4" |Espanyol

|2022–23

|La Liga

|16

000colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—160
2023–24

|Segunda División

|28

000colspan="2" |—00280
2024–25

|La Liga

|0

020colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—20
colspan="2" |Total

!44

020colspan="2"|—00460
colspan="3" |Career total

!389

09000204000

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Honours

Real Madrid

Alavés

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

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