José Pacheco (footballer)

José Luis Pacheco Gómez (14 January 1947 – 27 September 2022) was a Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[1]

José Pacheco
Personal information
Full name José Luis Pacheco Gómez
Date of birth (1947-01-14)14 January 1947
Place of birth Santander, Spain
Date of death 27 September 2022(2022-09-27) (aged 75)
Place of death Santander, Spain
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1967–1979 Atlético Madrid 56 (0)
1979–1980 Racing Santander 0 (0)
1980–1981 Logroñés 29 (0)
Total 85 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Pacheco played for Atlético Madrid between 1967 and 1979, being a member of the squads which won the Spanish League in 1972–73 and 1976–77, the Intercontinental Cup in 1974, and the Copa del Rey in 1972 and 1976. During his time with the club, he was used mainly as a back-up behind first Rodri then Miguel Reina.

Post-playing career

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After his retirement from playing, Pacheco worked as a radio presenter at Radio Rioja Cadena SER.

Death

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Pacheco died in Santander on 28 September 2022, at the age of 75.[2]

References

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