Alfredo Pacheco
- December 27, 2015
- 33 years
- shot
About Alfredo Pacheco
Alfredo Pacheco, 33, Salvadoran footballer (FAS, New York Red Bulls, national team), shot.
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|Alfredo Alberto Pacheco (1 December 1982 – 27 December 2015), nicknamed "El Chele", was a Salvadoran footballer who had the record for most appearances on the El Salvador national football team when he was banned for life in 2013, for match-fixing while playing for the national team. He was murdered in Santa Ana on 27 December 2015.
Career
Club
Pacheco spent the majority of his career with one of El Salvador's biggest clubs, FAS. After moving through the junior ranks and into the first team reserves, he was given his first chance to play in the Salvadoran Primera División in 2001. He made his professional debut on 3 March 2001, in a league match against C.D. Municipal Limeño. In 2005, he was named club captain.
On 18 February 2009, it was announced that New York Red Bulls head coach Juan Carlos Osorio had gone to El Salvador with the hopes of bringing Pacheco to Major League Soccer. Pacheco had been scouted for several months, most notably during FIFA World Cup qualification matches, as well as during the UNCAF Nations Cup tournament. It was initially announced that Pacheco signed with New York Red Bulls on 5 March 2009, but due to difficulties surrounding his International Transfer Card, the New York front office did not officially announce his signing until 17 April 2009. In the meantime Pacheco started training with the Red Bulls on 7 April 2009 and after his official signing, made his first appearance on 18 April 2009. After a bright start, Pacheco struggled on the field for New York, and the team terminated his loan deal before the end of the season. Pacheco signed a two-year contract with C.D. Águila on 30 June 2010. However, he left the club just one year into his contract with Águila to join Isidro Metápan starting with 2011/12 season.
International
Pacheco began his international career with El Salvador's U-20 national team in 2000. He took part in the 2003 CONCACAF U-20 Tournament, which was held throughout 2002. El Salvador failed to qualify for the FIFA World Youth Championship that was to be held in the United Arab Emirates.
That same year Pacheco was also part of the El Salvador U-23 team that won the Central American and Caribbean Games gold medal, after defeating Mexico in the final.
Again, that same year, Pacheco received his first cap with the men's national team. This was on 17 November 2002, in a friendly match against the United States. Pacheco scored his first goal for El Salvador, off a free-kick vs Costa Rica in a 2003 Gold Cup Quarterfinals match. Pacheco was then the top most capped player of all-time for El Salvador with 86 caps.
On 20 September 2013, Pacheco was one of 14 Salvadoran players banned for life over match fixing.
Personal life
Pacheco lived with his wife Elizabeth de Pacheco, their daughter Alexia Pacheco and son Marco Pacheco.
Death
On 27 December 2015 at 3:51 a.m., Pacheco was shot and killed at a gas station in Santa Ana. Several shots were fired range and two other people were also injured. It was later reported Pacheco was shot from point blank range and killed by a shot in the abdomen. On 5 March 2024, the First Sentencing Court of Santa Ana sentenced Samuel Toledo and Ana Marta Guadalupe Bolaños de Méndez to 63 years imprisonment for three murders they committed, Pacheco's being among them.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the nickname of the Salvadoran footballer Alfredo Pacheco?
- A.El Capitan
- B.El Rayo
- C.El Matador
- D.El Chelecorrect
Alfredo Pacheco was nicknamed El Chele.
Source: biography introduction
2.In what city was Alfredo Pacheco murdered on 27 December 2015?
- A.San Salvador
- B.Santa Anacorrect
- C.San Miguel
- D.Sonsonate
Alfredo Pacheco was murdered in Santa Ana on 27 December 2015.
Source: biography introduction
3.Against which team did Alfredo Pacheco make his professional debut in 2001?
- A.Isidro Metápan
- B.C.D. Águila
- C.C.D. Municipal Limeñocorrect
- D.FAS
Alfredo Pacheco made his professional debut on 3 March 2001 in a league match against C.D. Municipal Limeño.
Source: Club career section
4.In what year was Alfredo Pacheco named club captain of FAS?
- A.2001
- B.2003
- C.2009
- D.2005correct
Alfredo Pacheco was named club captain of FAS in 2005.
Source: Club career section
5.Which New York Red Bulls coach sought to bring Alfredo Pacheco to Major League Soccer?
- A.Bob Bradley
- B.Sigi Schmid
- C.Juan Carlos Osoriocorrect
- D.Bruce Arena
New York Red Bulls head coach Juan Carlos Osorio went to El Salvador to bring Alfredo Pacheco to MLS.
Source: Club career section
6.When did Alfredo Pacheco officially sign with the New York Red Bulls?
- A.18 February 2009
- B.17 April 2009correct
- C.7 April 2009
- D.5 March 2009
The New York front office did not officially announce the signing of Alfredo Pacheco until 17 April 2009.
Source: Club career section
7.Which team did Alfredo Pacheco join after leaving C.D. Águila?
- A.New York Red Bulls
- B.Isidro Metápancorrect
- C.C.D. Municipal Limeño
- D.FAS
Alfredo Pacheco left C.D. Águila to join Isidro Metápan starting with the 2011/12 season.
Source: Club career section
8.In what tournament did the El Salvador U-23 team win a gold medal with Alfredo Pacheco?
- A.CONCACAF U-20 Tournament
- B.Central American and Caribbean Gamescorrect
- C.FIFA World Youth Championship
- D.UNCAF Nations Cup
Alfredo Pacheco was part of the El Salvador U-23 team that won the Central American and Caribbean Games gold medal.
Source: International career section
9.Against which country did Alfredo Pacheco receive his first cap for the men's national team?
- A.Costa Rica
- B.Honduras
- C.Mexico
- D.United Statescorrect
Alfredo Pacheco received his first cap with the men's national team on 17 November 2002 in a match against the United States.
Source: International career section
10.Against which opponent did Alfredo Pacheco score his first goal for El Salvador?
- A.United States
- B.Costa Ricacorrect
- C.Mexico
- D.Honduras
Alfredo Pacheco scored his first goal for El Salvador off a free-kick against Costa Rica in 2003.
Source: International career section
11.What was the total number of caps Alfredo Pacheco earned for the El Salvador national team?
- A.82
- B.86correct
- C.90
- D.76
Alfredo Pacheco was the top most capped player of all-time for El Salvador with 86 caps.
Source: International career section
12.Why was Alfredo Pacheco banned for life by the Salvadoran federation in 2013?
- A.Drug use
- B.Illegal betting
- C.Match-fixingcorrect
- D.Assault
Alfredo Pacheco was one of 14 players banned for life over match fixing on 20 September 2013.
Source: International career section
13.What is the name of Alfredo Pacheco's wife?
- A.Alexia Pacheco
- B.Elizabeth de Pachecocorrect
- C.Maria Elena
- D.Ana Marta Guadalupe
Alfredo Pacheco lived with his wife Elizabeth de Pacheco.
Source: Personal life section
14.At what time was Alfredo Pacheco shot at the gas station?
- A.5:31 a.m.
- B.11:51 p.m.
- C.3:51 a.m.correct
- D.9:15 p.m.
On 27 December 2015 at 3:51 a.m., Alfredo Pacheco was shot and killed at a gas station.
Source: Death section
15.What was the specific cause of death for Alfredo Pacheco?
- A.A shot in the abdomencorrect
- B.Blunt force trauma
- C.Multiple gunshot wounds
- D.A shot to the head
It was reported that Alfredo Pacheco was killed by a shot in the abdomen.
Source: Death section
16.How many years were the perpetrators sentenced to for the murder of Alfredo Pacheco?
- A.63 yearscorrect
- B.50 years
- C.40 years
- D.70 years
The court sentenced the perpetrators to 63 years imprisonment for three murders, including Alfredo Pacheco's.
Source: Death section
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