Willian Pacho, the 24-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender, has become the leader of the Parisian central defense alongside his captain, Marquinhos. In the newspaper Le Parisien, Souleymane Diawara, the former iconic defender for Olympique de Marseille (2009-2014), spoke about the Ecuadorian international.
Diawara: “He still has a lot of room for improvement.”
“Since last year, Willian Pacho has impressed us in every match. Even against Paris FC, although it was a relatively easy game, he was outstanding. He rarely lost his duels; he seems comfortable, at ease. He’s clever in his duels, he recovers from a lot of tackles; Pacho is phenomenal. And what’s more, he still has a lot of room for improvement. He’s really adapted to French football; frankly, hats off to him.”
During the last European campaign, Pacho became the revelation of the year for PSG. Arriving as an unknown, he quickly established himself, though without yet delivering any truly memorable performances. It was through the course of matches, and particularly during the Champions League knockout stages, that he truly showcased the full extent of his talent.
Alongside Marquinhos, the Parisian defender and captain, they provide PSG with one of the best central defensive partnerships in Europe. At just 24 years old, Pacho has significant room for improvement, as Diawara points out. The accumulation of experience should therefore allow him to further cement his place in the history of both himself and his club over the coming seasons.
