SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

PACO ALCACER
PACO ALCACER
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Number
#9
Nationality
Spain
Team
VILLARREAL (Spain)
Coach
UNAI EMERY
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 7 6 1 7 6 7 38 1.3 £3M

Player Name: Francisco "Paco" Alcácer García

  • Nationality: Spain
  • Date of Birth: August 30, 1993
  • Place of Birth: Torrent, Valencia, Spain
  • Position: Striker / Forward
  • Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Club Career (highlights):

  • Valencia CF (youth & senior): Product of Valencia's academy, made senior debut and featured for the first team early in his career.
  • Getafe (loan): Spent a season on loan to gain experience in La Liga.
  • FC Barcelona: Joined Barcelona where he competed for playing time among elite forwards.
  • Borussia Dortmund (loan): Moved to the Bundesliga on loan and enjoyed a productive spell scoring regularly.
  • Villarreal CF: Signed for Villarreal where he continued his career in La Liga, contributing as a forward with goals and experience.
  • Later moves: After Villarreal, Alcácer also had other spells (including a return to Valencia on loan and moves abroad), continuing his professional career.

International Career:

  • Represented Spain at youth levels and earned caps for the Spain senior national team.
  • Part of Spain's squad in various competitions and contributed goals at senior level.

Style of Play: Alcácer is a poacher-style striker with good movement in the box, sharp finishing, and an ability to find space behind defenses. He is known for his predatory instincts in the penalty area, quick reactions to rebounds, and effective link-up play in tight spaces.

Notable Achievements:

  • Strong scoring spells at Borussia Dortmund and productive league seasons in Spain.
  • Contributed to club campaigns in domestic leagues and European competitions.

Current Status: As of the latest updates he continued his professional career after his time at Villarreal; for the most current club and stats, refer to up-to-date sources such as club websites or major sports databases.