Deportivo Pereira captain Walmer Pacheco has been nominated for the FIFPRO Merit Awards 2026, recognising his humanitarian work after an earthquake struck Colombia.
The global players’ union highlighted the Colombian full-back’s efforts to help people affected by the disaster. His work supporting those who lost homes and essentials has earned him a place among the candidates for the awards, which honour footballers who go beyond the pitch.
Recognition beyond the pitch
Pacheco’s nomination underlines how football figures can make a difference in their communities during times of crisis. For a club captain to be singled out by FIFPRO speaks to the respect he commands both in the dressing room and in the wider Colombian society.
Source: www.eltiempo.com
