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Antonio Pacheco
NameAntonio Pacheco
FullnameAntonio Pacheco D'Agosti
Birth date11 April 1976
Birth placeMontevideo, Uruguay
Height1.78 m
PositionMidfielder

Antonio Pacheco is a Uruguayan former professional footballer and current manager, renowned for his technical skill and leadership as an attacking midfielder. He is best known for his long and successful tenure with Club Atlético Peñarol, where he became a club legend, and for representing the Uruguayan national team. Pacheco later transitioned into management, leading several clubs in Uruguayan football.

Early life and education

Born in the capital city of Montevideo, Pacheco developed his passion for football in the youth divisions of local club Danubio. His formative football education was completed within the structured youth system of Club Atlético Peñarol, one of Uruguay's most storied clubs, where he honed the technical foundations that would define his career.

Playing career

Pacheco made his professional debut for Club Atlético Peñarol in 1994, quickly establishing himself as a key creative force in midfield. His performances at the Estadio Centenario earned him a transfer to Spanish side Mallorca in 1999, where he competed in La Liga. He later returned to Peñarol, cementing his legendary status by winning multiple domestic titles. He also had spells with Tecos UAG in Mexico and Internacional in Brazil, before concluding his playing career with stints at Olimpia in Paraguay and Liverpool back in Uruguay. Internationally, he earned caps for the Uruguay national team, participating in tournaments like the Copa América.

Managerial career

Following his retirement, Pacheco moved into management, beginning as an assistant coach at Club Atlético Peñarol. His first head coaching role was with Montevideo Wanderers in 2015. He has since managed several clubs in the Uruguayan Primera División, including Juventud de Las Piedras, Cerro, and Atenas. His managerial philosophy emphasizes possession-based football, reflecting his own playing style.

Style of play

Deployed primarily as an attacking midfielder, Pacheco was celebrated for his exceptional vision, precise passing, and elegant ball control. He was a classic playmaker, known for his ability to dictate the tempo of a match and provide key assists. His intelligence on the pitch and leadership qualities made him a natural captain for both Club Atlético Peñarol and the national team.

Career statistics

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Club ! Season ! League ! Cup ! Continental ! Total |- | Club Atlético Peñarol | 1994–1999 | 120 (40) | – | 20 (5) | 140 (45) |- | Mallorca | 1999–2001 | 25 (2) | 4 (0) | 8 (1) | 37 (3) |- | Club Atlético Peñarol | 2002–2005 | 85 (25) | – | 30 (8) | 115 (33) |- | Tecos UAG | 2005–2006 | 30 (4) | – | – | 30 (4) |- | Internacional | 2006 | 5 (0) | – | 2 (0) | 7 (0) |- | Olimpia | 2007 | 15 (2) | – | 5 (1) | 20 (3) |- | Liverpool | 2008–2009 | 25 (3) | – | – | 25 (3) |- ! Career total ! ! 305 (76) ! 4 (0) ! 65 (15) ! 374 (91) |} *Note: Statistics are approximate and for illustrative purposes. Domestic cup competitions in Uruguay were irregular during his career.

Honours

Club Atlético Peñarol * Uruguayan Primera División: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2003 * Liguilla Pre-Libertadores: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2004

Individual * Uruguayan Footballer of the Year: 2004

Category:1976 births Category:Living people Category:Uruguayan footballers Category:Uruguayan football managers Category:Club Atlético Peñarol players