Willian Pacho, the 23-year-old defender for Paris Saint-Germain and Ecuador, has achieved something remarkable this season. Following a string of impressive performances, he became the first Ecuadorian to win the Champions League. This led to him receiving the Vicente Rocafuerte Award for Sporting Merit from the Ecuadorian National Assembly this week. It is the highest possible honor for a professional athlete in his country.
Pacho: “Seeing how much people appreciate me brings me a lot of happiness and joy.”
“I am very happy about this recognition. I am happy to be Ecuadorian; seeing how much people appreciate me brings me a lot of happiness and joy. To everyone who supports me, with good vibes, I truly thank you.
It helps me to continue to be inspired, to continue to grow as a person and as a player. I always want to keep the country at the top, because I know we are growing. “
Already a pillar of the national team at only 23 years old, Pacho has become even more important in Ecuador and is gradually becoming a national icon. It’s been a superb rise for this often understated and always hard-working player. Of course, he needs to savor this period to the fullest, and we trust him to stay focused on what lies ahead.
The defender knows the work that remains to be done in his career and the determination he must show every day. In the meantime, we look forward to seeing this true warrior establish himself at the highest level and share his admirable values every time he speaks.
