Fernando Pacheco Flores

Alavés On 7 August 2015, Pacheco signed a three-year deal with Deportivo Alavés of division two, with Real Madrid having a buy-back clause. He made his debut for the club on 22 August, starting in a 3–2 away win against SD Huesca.

Pacheco was an undisputed starter for the Basques in his first season. He appeared in 40 league matches – missing one due to injury and being a substitute for Pau Torres in the last matchday – as they achieved promotion back to La Liga after ten years, as champions.

Pacheco's maiden appearance in the Spanish top flight occurred on 21 August 2016, in a 1–1 away draw with Atlético Madrid. He only missed two games in 38 during the campaign, and his team finished comfortably in mid-table; in February he extended his contract to 2020.

Pacheco was ever-present in 2017–18, receiving the highest total marks for the season from the local newspaper El Correo. In December of the next season, his link was lengthened to 2023.

On 13 June 2020, Pacheco was sent off for handling the ball outside the penalty area in the 19th minute of a 2–0 loss at bottom-placed RCD Espanyol. He played every fixture again the following campaign, a narrow escape from relegation.

During his spell at the Mendizorrotza Stadium, Pacheco totalled 253 appearances.

Almería On 10 August 2022, Pacheco signed a four-year contract with UD Almería in the top tier. Thinking he would start due to his experience in the competition, he was however unable to beat competition from Fernando Martínez, and asked to leave in the following transfer window.

Espanyol On 31 January 2023, Pacheco joined Espanyol on a three-and-a-half-year deal. On 30 June 2025, having lost his starting spot to Joan García in the 2024–25 season, he left.

Later career Pacheco moved abroad for the first time in September 2025, with the 33-year-old agreeing to a one-year contract at Saudi Pro League club Al Fateh SC.

Career statistics

Honours Real Madrid FIFA Club World Cup: 2014

Alavés Segunda División: 2015–16