Pacheta


Juan José Rojo Martín, known as Pacheta, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder, and the current manager of Elche CF.
He amassed La Liga totals of 183 matches and 15 goals over eight seasons, representing in the competition Real Burgos, Espanyol and Numancia. He added 112 games and 17 goals in Segunda División.
In 2009, Pacheta became a manager.

Playing career

Born in Salas de los Infantes, Burgos, Castile and León, Pacheta made his debut as a senior with local Racing Lermeño in 1987. In Two years later, he moved to CD Numancia of Segunda División B.
After failing to appear in La Liga with Real Burgos CF during the 1990–91 season, Pacheta signed for CA Marbella in the third level, being promoted in his debut campaign. On 6 September 1992, he played his first match as a professional, starting in a 1–1 home draw against CD Castellón for the Segunda División.
In June 1994, after a short spell at CP Mérida, Pacheta joined RCD Espanyol of the top division. His maiden appearance in the competition took place on 17 September, when he came on as a second-half substitute in a 0–0 home draw against FC Barcelona; he scored his first goal on 16 April of the following year, in a 3–1 victory over Athletic Bilbao also at the Sarrià Stadium.
In 1999, after spending several seasons with the Catalans, Pacheta signed for fellow league team Numancia. He retired in 2004 at the age of 36, joining the club's staff shortly after.

Coaching career

In June 2007, Pacheta was appointed Numancia's director of football, switching to first-team manager on 17 February 2009 as a replacement for fired Sergije Krešić. He remained in charge for the following 15 matches, as the Soria side were eventually relegated from the top flight.
On 15 February 2011, Pacheta signed for Real Oviedo in division three, leading the club to the eighth place and renewing his contract for a further year in May. On 24 May 2012 he resigned, and joined FC Cartagena on 10 December.
On 20 May 2013, Pacheta was relieved of his duties despite earning runner-up honours in the league with the Murcians, albeit without promotion to the second tier. He moved abroad in August, being appointed at Ekstraklasa side Korona Kielce.
In June 2014, Pacheta left the Polish team and joined Hércules CF shortly after. On 25 January of the following year, he was sacked after only managing to win three out of 12 home games.
On 27 February 2018, after an experience abroad with Ratchaburi Mitr Phol FC, Pacheta replaced the dismissed Josico at the helm of Elche CF. On 22 May of the following year, after achieving promotion to the second division in the previous campaign, he renewed his contract for a further season.

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