Dani Pacheco Explained

Dani Pacheco
Full Name:Daniel Pacheco Lobato[1]
Birth Date:5 January 1991
Birth Place:Pizarra,[2] Spain
Height:1.73 m[3]
Position:Attacking midfielder, winger
Currentclub:Wisła Płock
Clubnumber:8
Youthclubs1:Peña La Vega
Youthyears2:2001–2003
Youthclubs2:Málaga
Youthyears3:2003–2007
Youthclubs3:Barcelona
Youthyears4:2007–2009
Youthclubs4:Liverpool
Years1:2009–2013
Clubs1:Liverpool
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2011
Clubs2:Norwich City (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:2
Years3:2011–2012
Clubs3:Atlético Madrid (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2011–2012
Clubs4:Rayo Vallecano (loan)
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:2013
Clubs5:Huesca (loan)
Caps5:19
Goals5:5
Years6:2013–2014
Clubs6:Alcorcón
Caps6:32
Goals6:5
Years7:2014–2017
Clubs7:Betis
Caps7:23
Goals7:0
Years8:2015–2016
Clubs8:Alavés (loan)
Caps8:36
Goals8:3
Years9:2016–2017
Clubs9:Getafe (loan)
Caps9:31
Goals9:3
Years10:2017–2018
Clubs10:Getafe
Caps10:11
Goals10:0
Years11:2018–2020
Clubs11:Málaga
Caps11:44
Goals11:2
Years12:2021
Clubs12:Logroñés
Caps12:10
Goals12:0
Years13:2021–2022
Clubs13:Aris Limassol
Caps13:12
Goals13:0
Years14:2022–2024
Clubs14:Górnik Zabrze
Caps14:62
Goals14:4
Years15:2024–
Clubs15:Wisła Płock
Caps15:0
Goals15:0
Nationalyears1:2007
Nationalteam1:Spain U16
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2007–2008
Nationalteam2:Spain U17
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:3
Nationalyears3:2009
Nationalteam3:Spain U18
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2009–2010
Nationalteam4:Spain U19
Nationalcaps4:12
Nationalgoals4:5
Nationalyears5:2011
Nationalteam5:Spain U20
Nationalcaps5:6
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalyears6:2011
Nationalteam6:Spain U21
Nationalcaps6:2
Nationalgoals6:0
Club-Update:23 May 2024

Daniel Pacheco Lobato (born 5 January 1991) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder for Polish club Wisła Płock. He joined Liverpool in 2007 having previously been in the youth ranks at Barcelona.

Club career

Early career

Pacheco signed for Liverpool from Barcelona for an undisclosed fee in the summer of 2007 and initially played for Liverpool reserves. Before his transfer, Pacheco enjoyed a reputation as a rising star in the ranks of Barcelona's youth academy. Such was his ability to score goals from almost any position, teammates nicknamed him Spanish; Castilian: El Asesino ("The Assassin").[4] [5]

Pacheco made his first start for the Liverpool reserves on 5 February 2008, against Bolton Wanderers. He scored the first goal of the game, a low curling shot past Ian Walker. In April 2008, Pacheco made a 50-yard pass to assist Krisztián Németh in scoring the only goal of the game against Blackburn Rovers Reserves, which secured the Premier Reserve League North title for Liverpool. On 7 May 2008, Pacheco, who came on as a substitute in the second half, threaded a through pass to teammate Lucas to score the third and final goal in Liverpool's Reserve League final victory over Aston Villa at Anfield.[6]

Liverpool

Pacheco made his first team debut on 9 December 2009 as a second-half substitute for Alberto Aquilani in a UEFA Champions League match against Fiorentina.[7] [8] His league debut came on 26 December when he replaced Aquilani once more in a 2–0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.[9] [10]

On 18 February 2010, Pacheco came on as a substitute in the 75th minute for Aquilani again in a UEFA Europa League match versus Unirea Urziceni; six minutes later, he provided a headed assist for David N'Gog's match-winning goal.[11]

On 10 August 2010, Pacheco was handed the number 12 for the 2010–11 season, previously worn by Fábio Aurélio, who was handed number 6 after he re-signed for the club.[12] On 3 December, Liverpool confirmed that both he and Martin Kelly had signed contract extensions until June 2014.

On 23 March 2011, Pacheco joined Norwich City on emergency loan until the end of the season, being handed the number 37 shirt. He made his debut against Scunthorpe United on 2 April, setting up the first goal for Grant Holt and playing through the pass which won the penalty for Norwich's second goal in a 6–0 rout at Carrow Road.[13] He scored his first Norwich goal in the 5–1 away victory over East Anglia derby rivals Ipswich Town on the 21st, concluding the thrashing after coming on as a substitute for Wes Hoolahan.[14]

On 24 August 2011, Atlético Madrid announced on their official website that Pacheco had joined the club on loan from Liverpool for the 2011–12 La Liga season, and would be immediately loaned to Rayo Vallecano for the year. It was also confirmed that Atlético had an option to buy Pacheco at the end of the season.[15] Pacheco made his debut for Rayo Vallecano as 84th-minute substitute in the 0–1 win against Getafe on 18 September.

On 31 January 2013, Pacheco was loaned to second-tier Huesca until the end of the season.[16] Pacheco scored on his debut for Huesca, the last goal in a 2–0 win over Real Murcia on 3 February. He helped his team with 5 goals in 19 matches.

Later career

On 2 September 2013, Pacheco joined Spanish second division side AD Alcorcón on permanent basis.[17] [18]

Pacheco left Alcorcón at the end of the 2013–14 season and signed for Real Betis on 11 July 2014.[19] He appeared in 23 matches during the campaign, as his side returned to La Liga after a one-year absence.

On 28 July 2015, Pacheco was loaned to Deportivo Alavés in the second division, for one year.[20] After again achieving top level promotion, he moved to Getafe CF on 23 July of the following year, also in a temporary deal.[21]

Pacheco achieved a third consecutive top tier promotion with Geta, and was bought outright on 3 July 2017.[22] On 15 August of the following year, he signed a three-year contract with Málaga CF in the second division.[23]

Pacheco was one of the eight first team players released by Málaga on 3 October 2020, due to a layoff.[24] The following 1 February, he signed a short-term contract with fellow second division side UD Logroñés.[25] Pacheco was released in June 2021 following the expiration of his contract.Pacheco signed for Aris Limassol on 25 August 2021 as a free agent and was released by the club on 31 January 2022.

On 10 March 2022, he joined Polish club Górnik Zabrze until the end of the season.[26] Pacheco left the club at the end of his contract in June 2024.[27]

On 16 July 2024, Pacheco moved to Polish second-tier club Wisła Płock on a one-year deal, with a one-year extension option.[28]

International career

At the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, Pacheco scored twice in Spain's group match against Portugal. He then went on to score another goal against quarter-final opponents Italy as Spain qualified for the semi-finals. He went on to score early in the semi-final against England, a game in which Spain won 3–1. They then lost the final against France 2–1, with Pacheco making an assist.[29] He won the Golden Boot at the Championships after scoring four goals.[30]

Pacheco made his debut for the Spain U21 team – alongside Liverpool teammate Daniel Ayala – when he featured in a friendly against France on 24 March. He played 45 minutes and received a yellow card as a second-half substitute in the 3–2 friendly defeat.[31] He was selected as part of the Spain U20 squad to compete at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia.[32]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Liverpool2009–10Premier League4000003070
2010–11Premier League1000105070
2012–13Premier League0000102030
Total50002010000170
Norwich City (loan)2010–11Championship62000062
Rayo Vallecano (loan)2011–12La Liga11010120
Huesca (loan)2012–13Segunda División19500195
Alcorcón2013–14Segunda División32552377
Real Betis2014–15Segunda División23020250
Alavés (loan)2015–16Segunda División36320383
Getafe2016–17Segunda División3130033346
2017–18La Liga11010120
Total42310000033466
Málaga2018–19Segunda División2210020241
2019–20Segunda División22100221
Total44200000020462
Logroñés2020–21Segunda División100100
Aris Limassol2021–22Cypriot First Division12011131
Górnik Zabrze2021–22Ekstraklasa8181
2022–23Ekstraklasa28230312
2023–24Ekstraklasa26120281
Total62450000000674
Wisła Płock2024–25I liga000000
Career total30224173201005333630

Honours

Betis

2014–15

Alavés

2015–16

Spain U19

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premier League clubs submit squad lists . Premier League . 1 February 2013 . 14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033709/http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/news/publications/squad-lists/squad-lists-february-2013.pdf . 4 March 2016.
  2. Web site: Boy from Pizarra makes Reds debut. Liverpoolfc.tv. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100416073252/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/boy-from-pizarra-makes-reds-debut. 16 April 2010.
  3. Web site: Dani Pacheco . . 22 July 2024 . pl.
  4. Tully, D, "The Boy Has Got Skills – Liverpool's Dani Pacheco", 27 November 2009, accessed 9 February 2010
  5. Heron, P, "The Killer has been signed by Liverpool", MyAnfield, 1 July 2007, accessed 9 February 2010
  6. Web site: Dani boy's dazzling glimpse of the future . 9 May 2008 . Liverpoolecho.co.uk . 15 September 2012.
  7. Web site: Doyle . Ian . Liverpool Daily Post . Liverpool Daily Post . 15 September 2012.
  8. https://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hu2ofZXEI_j60qHWIRrhoUPVntcA The Press Association – Reds sign off with defeat
  9. Web site: Reekie . Harry . BBC Sport – Football – Liverpool 2–0 Wolves . BBC News . 26 December 2009 . 15 September 2012.
  10. Web site: Rafa Benitez: Dani Pacheco's Premier League Debut A 'Real Positive' For Liverpool . Goal.com . 28 December 2009 . 15 September 2012.
  11. News: Chris. Bevan. Liverpool 1–0 Unirea Urziceni. 18 February 2010. BBC Sport. BBC. 26 July 2010.
  12. News: Pacheco handed new number. 10 August 2010. liverpoolfc.tv. Liverpool F.C.. 10 August 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100818042909/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/pacheco-handed-new-number. 18 August 2010.
  13. News: Norwich 6–0 Scunthorpe. 2 April 2011. BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 25 April 2011.
  14. News: Ipswich 1–5 Norwich. 21 April 2011. BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 25 April 2011.
  15. News: Atletico and Liverpool agree a deal for Dani Pacheco. 24 August 2011. clubatleticodemadrid.com. Club Atlético de Madrid. 24 August 2011.
  16. Web site: Shaw. Chris. Pacheco loaned to Spanish outfit. 31 January 2013. 31 January 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130203100757/http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/pacheco-loaned-to-spanish-outfit. 3 February 2013.
  17. Web site: Alcorcon complete Pacheco signing from Liverpool. Goal.com.
  18. Web site: Pacheco departs LFC for Spain. Liverpool F.C..
  19. News: Real. Betis. Dani Pacheco ya es bético: "Estaba deseando que llegara este momento". 11 July 2014. realbetisbalompie.es/. Real Betis. 11 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924085232/http://www.realbetisbalompie.es/en/noticias/last-news/2777/dani-pacheco-ya-es-betico-estaba-deseando-que-lleg. 24 September 2015. dead.
  20. Web site: El Deportivo Alavés incorpora al delantero Dani Pacheco. Deportivo Alavés signs forward Dani Pacheco. Deportivo Alavés. es. 28 July 2015. 28 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150729021240/http://www.deportivoalaves.com/el-deportivo-alaves-incorpora-al-delantero-dani-pacheco/. 29 July 2015. dead.
  21. Web site: Dani Pacheco azulón. Getafe CF. es. 23 July 2016. 23 July 2016.
  22. Web site: Portillo y Pacheco del Getafe. Portillo and Pacheco from Getafe. Getafe CF. es. 3 July 2017. 6 July 2017.
  23. Web site: Dani Pacheco returns home. Málaga CF. 15 August 2018. 15 August 2018.
  24. Web site: Several players leave the Club. Málaga CF. 3 October 2020. 6 October 2020.
  25. Web site: Dani Pacheco, nuevo fichaje blanquirrojo para la parcela ofensiva. Dani Pacheco, new white-and-red signing for the offensive part. UD Logroñés. es. 1 February 2021. 5 February 2021.
  26. Web site: Dani Pacheco piłkarzem Górnika! . . 10 March 2022 . pl . 10 March 2022.
  27. Web site: Dani Pacheco odchodzi z Górnika . Górnik Zabrze . 2 July 2024 . pl . 19 June 2024.
  28. Web site: Dani Pacheco dołącza do Wisły Płock . . 16 July 2024 . pl . 16 July 2024.
  29. News: Paul. Bryan. Spain 3–1 England. 27 July 2010. UEFA.com. UEFA. 27 July 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100728210007/http://en.uefa.com/under19/matches/season%3D2010/round%3D15349/match%3D2002410/index.html. 28 July 2010.
  30. News: Pacheco lands accolade. 26 July 2010. Liverpoolfc.tv. Liverpool F.C.. 26 July 2010.
  31. Web site: FFF : sélections, football, fiche, espoirs, féminines, masculines, UEFA, FIFA . Fff.fr . 15 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121010113233/http://www.fff.fr/compint/66292/match/66445.shtml . 10 October 2012.
  32. Web site: SOCCER-SPAIN Spanish Under 20 . Soccer-spain.com . 15 September 2012.
  33. Web site: Dani Pacheco » Club matches . worldfootball.net . 4 July 2018.
  34. Web site: France U19 vs. Spain U19 - 30 July 2010 - Soccerway.
  35. Web site: Technical report. UEFA. 26 April 2012. 82.