Enrique Pérez DÃÂaz (28 December 1938 â 10 February 2021), known as PachÃÂn, was a Spanish football defender and manager.
Born in Torrelavega, Cantabria, PachÃÂn signed with Real Madrid in 1959 from Segunda División club CA Osasuna. He made his La Liga debut on 11 September 1960 in a 1âÂÂ0 away loss against Atlético Madrid, then proceeded to be a starter in that and the following four seasons.
PachÃÂn left the Merengues in May 1968, having appeared in 218 competitive games and scored two goals. He won 11 major titles during his spell, including seven national championships and the 1960 and 1966 editions of the European Cup, contributing to the latter conquests with eight appearances and a total of 32 during his career.
Aged nearly 30, PachÃÂn returned to division two for the 1968âÂÂ69 campaign, where he represented Real Betis. He retired in 1971 after a stint with amateurs Club Deportivo Toluca, then worked as a manager for 16 years, never in higher than the second tier â his biggest achievement was to promote Hércules CF to the top flight in 1984, even though he was only in charge for six matches.
PachÃÂn won eight caps for the Spain national team, in three years. His first came on 15 May 1960 in a 3âÂÂ0 friendly win over England, and he was selected for the squad that competed at the 1962 FIFA World Cup, appearing against Mexico and Brazil in an eventual group stage exit.
PachÃÂn died on 10 February 2021 in Madrid, aged 82.
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