The career of Willian Pacho continues to attract the attention of major international media outlets. The prestigious French magazine So Foot has dedicated an extensive feature to the Ecuadorian centre-back of Paris Saint-Germain, including insights from Miguel Ángel Ramírez, the coach who gave him his professional debut at Independiente del Valle.
The Canary Islands coach, who worked closely with Pacho during a key stage of his development, reflects on the qualities that have turned the Ecuadorian defender into one of the most reliable centre-backs in European football.
“It’s easy to like Willian because he is kindness personified,” explains Ramírez, recalling a player who made a lasting impression both on and off the pitch. It is a description that reflects the personality of a footballer who has remained true to the values that shaped him during his formative years.
Beyond his character, Miguel Ángel Ramírez also highlights the footballing attributes that have defined Pacho’s evolution. “He is a player who brings strength and calmness to a team through the way he approaches situations, his tactical intelligence, his pace, his anticipation, his aggressiveness in one-on-one situations and his ability to manage depth,” he says.
For the Malmö head coach, Pacho’s growth has not stopped since making his debut for Independiente del Valle. In fact, he believes the defender has reached a new level of maturity in his game.“I see him as much more expressive than before, very present mentally and extremely focused. PSG could not play the way they do without him, ”, he states in the feature.
Ramírez’s comments help explain the journey of a player who has continued to overcome challenges and progress at every stage of his career. From his first steps in Ecuador to becoming a key figure at Paris Saint-Germain, Pacho represents one of the finest examples of the talent developed at Independiente del Valle and of the value of training processes built on hard work, discipline and the holistic development of the player.
Miguel Ángel Ramírez’s contribution to this feature is also recognition of the relationship forged during those years in Ecuador and of the role he played in the early stages of a career that continues to grow on the biggest stages in world football.
