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Original Title: Willian Pacho explains why he wears the number 51 shirt: “The main reason is related to my mother: she passed away at 51 years old. Wearing that number is a way of paying tribute to her. On the field, I feel her presence and that gives me the strength to keep going.”
Your number 51 pays tribute to your mother. Can you explain what it means to you?
“I wore that number for a long time at Independiente del Valle and then at Antwerp, and I grew fond of it. But the main reason is related to my mother: she passed away at the age of 51. Wearing that number is a way of paying tribute to her. It gives me strength in every game.”
Beyond the symbolism, what does this number mean to you in your daily life?
“It’s a way of keeping my mother close to me. She died of cancer, and wearing this number reminds me that she is always with me. On the field, I feel her presence, and that gives me the strength to keep going.”
In difficult moments, does feeling that family support help you stay mentally strong?
“Yes, I really feel it. Every minute, every game, even in tough moments, I feel that support. First, I thank God, who is always there, and also my mother, who raised me and helped me become the person I am today. In difficult moments, I know they are always with me.”