Edgar Ivan Pacheco
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Edgar Iván Pacheco Rodríguez | ||
| Date of birth | 22 January 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Guadalajara, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Al-Najma | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2011 | Atlas | 94 | (11) |
| 2011–2015 | Tigres UANL | 15 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | → León (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Zacatecas (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2015 | → Querétaro (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2015 | → Juárez (loan) | 22 | (4) |
| 2016 | Gangwon FC | 1 | (0) |
| 2016– | Al-Najma | 15 | (4) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2011 | Mexico U23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Mexico | 5 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 03 February 2017. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 12 July 2011 |
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Edgar Iván Pacheco Rodríguez (born 22 January 1990 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican football Attacking midfielder who currently plays for Al-Najma in the Liga Premier de Baréin
Pacheco made his club debut on 20 January 2008 in a game against Club Toluca. After his debut, he was used sparingly until the return of coach Ricardo La Volpe to Atlas. Thereafter, he got more playing time and became a favorite of La Volpe's. He is known for his speed, reflexes, shooting ability, and sacrifice on both the offensive and defensive sides. He is also known for his ability to play through the left, middle, and right sides of the field ranging from defensive, recovery, creative and offensive positions. On 31 January 2010 he played as a goalkeeper against Santos Laguna after Atlas goalkeeper Mariano Barbosa was sent off for a foul. He allowed one goal, but made a crucial save in the game. The final score was a 2–1 victory for Atlas. Pacheco would go on to play with the "Rojinegros" for another 3 years, making 94 appearances and scoring 11 goals. His last season with the club would be the 2011 Clausura.
In June 2011 Pacheco was being linked to various clubs in Europe, most notably with Portuguese club Benfica. It was reported that MLS club Houston Dynamo wanted to sign Pacheco, but the deal fell through at the last minute, with the player stating that he did not want to play in the MLS. Mexican giants Club América and Chivas Guadalajara were also rumored as possible destinations. On 2 June 2011 he signed a $4 million contract with Tigres UANL.
Pacheco played his first match with UANL on 30 July, in a 0–0 draw against Querétaro, coming in a substitute in the 76th minute.
Pacheco made his official debut with FC Juárez on July 25, 2015. At the 57' minute Pacheco score via penalty the first-ever goal of the franchise against Lobos BUAP. Being the Captain of the border set arriving until the end and raising the title of champion that same season 2015.
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