The Ecuadorian defender continued his remarkable progress when he started. At 24, he has established himself as one of the most successful defenders of the moment, although he is not among the 30 candidates for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
His former teammate at Frankfurt, Junior Dina Ebimbe, recently praised him in comments relayed by the newspaper L'Équipe: “When he is there, he immediately provides leadership. Not necessarily through words, because he remains discreet, but through his presence on the ground. He has excellent vision of the game, notable passing skills, knows how to defend over long distances and has a positive influence on his teammates. He can perform at a high level over the course of an entire season,” he said.
Still according to the French newspaper, his contract extension is almost complete. A lease renewal until June 2031.
Probable start against Leverkusen
Substitute during the match against Strasbourg on Friday evening, Willian Pacho stabilized the Parisian defense after coming into play in the second half, replacing Lucas Beraldo, put in difficulty by Argentine striker Joaquin Panichelli.
The left-hander quickly gained the upper hand over the opposing attacker. His performance confirms his leading role within the squad. Barring any setbacks, he should start on Tuesday against Bayer Leverkusen alongside Zabarnyi or, if available, Marquinhos.
