Willian Pacho

Pacho is one of Ecuador's most important defenders and should command the back line in most of their World Cup fixtures following his contribution to Paris Saint-Germain's UCL title.

Analysis: Pacho is coming off another fantastic club campaign with PSG, where he continued to excel against top-level competition. The center-back even chipped in offensively, recording two goals and one assist in Champions League play. For Ecuador, he remains the centerpiece of a defense that has become one of the team's greatest strengths. His 7.0 clearances per match at the 2024 Copa America led the squad and highlighted his importance in crucial moments. Therefore, the 24-year-old should once again serve as a key contributor on a back line capable of frustrating even the best opponents.

May 26, 2026

Option for Champions League final

Pacho (thigh) returned to full team training Tuesday and will be an option for Saturday's Champions League final against Arsenal, the club posted.

Analysis: Pacho had been limited to individual sessions during the final weeks of the league campaign after a right thigh discomfort kept him out of three consecutive fixtures, but his progression to full collective training is a significant boost for PSG heading into the biggest game of their season. The Ecuadorian center-back's availability gives coach Luis Enrique more defensive options for the Budapest showpiece, and Pacho will look to contribute decently against the Gunners before heading to the World Cup and be the main leader of the Ecuador team.

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