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{{short description|Argentine footballer}} |
{{short description|Argentine footballer (born 1995)}} |
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| image = 2018-08-19 - Atlanta United - Franco Escobar.jpg |
| image = 2018-08-19 - Atlanta United - Franco Escobar.jpg |
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| caption = Escobar in 2018 |
| caption = Escobar in 2018 |
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| full_name = Franco Nicolás Escobar |
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| height = {{height|m=1.70}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Franco Escobar |url=https://www.lafc.com/players/franco-escobar/ |access-date=20 August 2022 |publisher=Los Angeles FC}}</ref> |
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| height = {{height|m=1.80}} |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1995|2|21}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1995|2|21}} |
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| birth_place = [[Rosario, Santa Fe]], Argentina |
| birth_place = [[Rosario, Santa Fe]], Argentina |
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| currentclub = [[ |
| currentclub = [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]] |
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| clubnumber = 2 |
| clubnumber = 2 |
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| position = [[Defender (association football)|Right-back]] |
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Right-back]] |
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| caps4 = 7 |
| caps4 = 7 |
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| goals4 = 0 |
| goals4 = 0 |
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| years5 = 2022 |
| years5 = 2022 |
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| clubs5 = [[Los Angeles FC]] |
| clubs5 = [[Los Angeles FC]] |
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| caps5 = 19 |
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| goals5 = 1 |
| goals5 = 1 |
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| years6 = 2023– |
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| clubs6 = [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]] |
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| caps6 = 28 |
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| goals6 = 2 |
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'''Franco Nicolás Escobar''' (born 21 February 1995) is an Argentine professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)|right-back]] for [[Major League Soccer]] club [[ |
'''Franco Nicolás Escobar''' (born 21 February 1995) is an Argentine professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)|right-back]] for [[Major League Soccer]] club [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]]. |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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=== Newell's Old Boys === |
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Escobar began his career |
Escobar began his career in the [[Newell's Old Boys]] academy. He made his first team debut on 7 June 2015, getting the start against [[Boca Juniors]] in a 4–0 loss.<ref name=":7" /> He made 15 appearances during his debut season as Newell's finished 16th in the table.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=Franco Escobar Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more |url=https://fbref.com/en/players/54f33d0e/Franco-Escobar |access-date=2023-02-16 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref> Escobar made 6 appearances during the 2016 season and 12 in the 2016–17 season, playing as both a rightback and a centerback. He made 2 appearance during the 2017–18 season prior to being sold.<ref name=":8" /> |
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On 8 December 2017 Escobar signed with [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] side [[Atlanta United FC|Atlanta United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.atlutd.com/post/2017/12/08/atlanta-united-acquires-franco-escobar-newell-s-old-boys|title=Atlanta United acquires Franco Escobar from Newell's Old Boys|date=8 December 2017}}</ref> On 3 March 2018 he made his debut for Atlanta, playing 90 minutes in a 4–0 loss to the [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]] in the opening match of the season.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Franco Escobar 2018 Match Logs |url=https://fbref.com/en/players/54f33d0e/matchlogs/2018/summary/Franco-Escobar-Match-Logs |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref> He suffered a concussion on 17 March in a 4–1 win over the [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC|Vancouver Whitecaps]] that would keep him out for the next 4 games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Usry |first=Rob |date=2018-03-21 |title=Franco Escobar suffers concussion, return date unknown |url=https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2018/3/21/17147828/franco-escobar-suffers-concussion-return-date-unknown |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=Dirty South Soccer |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> On 5 May, late in a 2–1 against the [[Chicago Fire FC|Chicago Fire]], Escobar collided with Atlanta goalkeeper [[Brad Guzan]] and injured his chest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kruskic |first=Haris |date=2018-05-18 |title=Injury Report: Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls |url=https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2018/5/18/17368418/injury-report-atlanta-united-vs-new-york-red-bulls |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=Dirty South Soccer |language=en}}</ref> Escobar would miss the next 3 matches. He scored his first goal for Atlanta on 21 October, helping Atanta to a 2–1 win over Chicago.<ref name=":0" /> Escobar finished the regular season with 22 appearances and 1 goal as Atlanta finished 2nd in the [[Eastern Conference (MLS)|Eastern Conference]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=2018 Major League Soccer Stats |url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/2018/2018-Major-League-Soccer-Stats |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref> During Atlanta's playoff run, Escobar played every minute of the 5 games, scored 2 goals, and had an assist, including one in the [[MLS Cup 2018|final]] where Atlanta beat the [[Portland Timbers]] 2–0.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{cite news |last=Roberson |first=Doug |date=December 8, 2018 |title=MLS Cup champs: Atlanta United defeats Portland |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/mls-cup-champs-atlanta-united-defeats-portland/fytJJc7y2Ws48AVdsA8P4J/ |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |accessdate=December 10, 2018}}</ref> He was named to the MLS Cup Playoffs Best XI.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boehm |first=Charles |date=11 December 2018 |title=Team of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs: Who made the postseason Best XI? |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/team-audi-2018-mls-cup-playoffs-who-made-postseason-best-xi |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> |
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On 16 January 2019, on the first day of preseason, Escobar suffered a fractured right [[clavicle]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2019 |title=Franco Escobar to miss 6-8 weeks with fractured clavicle |url=https://www.atlutd.com/news/franco-escobar-miss-6-8-weeks-fractured-clavicle |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Atlanta United}}</ref> The injury forced him to miss all of Atlanta's [[CONCACAF Champions League]] matches as well as the first 3 games of the MLS season. After making an appearance for [[Atlanta United 2]] to regain fitness, he made his first MLS match of the season in a 2–0 loss to the Columbus Crew on 30 March.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Franco Escobar 2019 Match Logs |url=https://fbref.com/en/players/54f33d0e/matchlogs/2019/summary/Franco-Escobar-Match-Logs |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref> Escobar ended the regular season with 1 goal and 3 assists in 25 appearances, helping Atlanta finish 2nd in the East.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Franco Escobar |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/franco-escobar/stats/ |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Major League Soccer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Major League Soccer Stats |url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/2019/2019-Major-League-Soccer-Stats |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref> In the opening round of the playoffs, Escobar scored the lone goal to give Atlanta a 1–0 win over the [[New England Revolution]].<ref name=":2" /> He played every minute of Atlanta's 3 playoff games, with the run ending in the Conference Finals following a 2–0 loss to [[Toronto FC]].<ref name=":2" /> In the [[2019 Campeones Cup]], Atlanta beat [[Club América]] 3–2, but Escobar was forced out of the game due to injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Usry |first=Rob |date=2019-08-15 |title=Some thoughts on Atlanta United lifting a second trophy in nine months |url=https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2019/8/15/20806508/some-thoughts-on-atlanta-united-lifting-a-second-trophy-in-nine-months |access-date=2023-02-16 |website=Dirty South Soccer |language=en}}</ref> |
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In a shortened 2020 season due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Escobar played in 16 of the 23 matches and had 2 assists.<ref name=":3" /> Atlanta finished the season 12th in the conference, missing the playoffs for the first time in team history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Major League Soccer Stats |url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/2020/2020-Major-League-Soccer-Stats |access-date=2023-02-16 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref> In CCL play, Escobar made 3 appearances as Atlanta fell to Club América in the quarterfinals 3–1 on aggregate.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Argentina - F. Escobar - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/franco-nicolas-escobar/365451/matches/ |access-date=2023-02-16 |website=int.soccerway.com}}</ref> |
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==== Loan to Newell's Old Boys ==== |
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On 9 February 2021, Escobar returned to [[Newell's Old Boys]] on a loan deal until 1 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 February 2021 |title=Franco Escobar loaned to Newell's Old Boys in Argentina |url=https://www.atlutd.com/news/franco-escobar-loaned-newell-s-old-boys-argentina |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Atlanta United}}</ref> On 16 February, Escobar broke his foot ([[Fifth metatarsal bone|fifth metatarsal]]) in training.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 February 2021 |title=Atlanta United loanee Franco Escobar breaks bone in foot after Newell's return |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/atlanta-united-loanee-franco-escobar-breaks-bone-foot-after-newells-return |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Major League Soccer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=newells_admin |date=2021-02-16 |title=Franco Escobar injured: suffers broken metatarsal in training |url=https://newellscarajo.com/franco-escobar-injured-suffers-broken-metatarsal-in-training/ |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=newellscarajo.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He made his first appearance of the loan on 17 July, playing 58 minutes in a 3–2 win over [[Talleres de Córdoba]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Franco Escobar 2021 Match Logs |url=https://fbref.com/en/players/54f33d0e/matchlogs/2021/summary/Franco-Escobar-Match-Logs |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref> In Newell's next match, Escobar had to be subbed off due to pain in his foot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boys |first=Club Atlético Newell's Old |title=Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys |url=https://www.newellsoldboys.com.ar/ |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys |language=es}}</ref> He would miss the next 18 matches.<ref name=":4" /> He recovered from his injury to play in the final 5 games the year, ending the season with 7 appearances.<ref name=":4" /> |
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=== Los Angeles FC === |
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Escobar scored two goals for Atlanta in the [[2018 MLS Cup Playoffs]], including the second goal in the [[MLS Cup 2018|cup final]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Roberson |first=Doug |date=December 8, 2018 |title=MLS Cup champs: Atlanta United defeats Portland |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/mls-cup-champs-atlanta-united-defeats-portland/fytJJc7y2Ws48AVdsA8P4J/ |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |accessdate=December 10, 2018}}</ref> |
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On 12 December 2021, Atlanta traded Escobar to [[Los Angeles FC]] in exchange for $600,000 in [[Allocation money|General Allocation Money]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2021 |title=LAFC Acquires Defender Franco Escobar From Atlanta United |url=https://www.lafc.com/news/lafc-acquires-defender-franco-escobar-from-atlanta-united |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=LAFC}}</ref> He made his LAFC debut on 26 February, playing the full match in a 3–0 win over the [[Colorado Rapids]] in the opening game of the season.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Franco Escobar 2022 Match Logs |url=https://fbref.com/en/players/54f33d0e/matchlogs/2022/summary/Franco-Escobar-Match-Logs |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref> On 6 March, LAFC drew 1–1 with the [[Portland Timbers]], Escobar was forced off 13 minutes into the game with a calf injury that would keep him out for 6 games.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2022 |title=Player Availability Report {{!}} LAFC at Orlando City 4/2/22 |url=https://www.lafc.com/news/player-availability-report-lafc-at-orlando-city-4-2-22 |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=LAFC}}</ref> He scored his first goal for LAFC on 7 May, his second game back from the injury, to give LAFC a 2–2 draw with the [[Philadelphia Union]].<ref name=":5" /> Escobar missed another 4 MLS games plus an Open Cup game in May due to his calf.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 May 2022 |title=Player Availability Report {{!}} LAFC at Colorado Rapids 5/14/22 |url=https://www.lafc.com/news/player-availability-report-lafc-at-colorado-rapids-5-14-22 |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=LAFC}}</ref> He also missed 3 games due to a concussion at the end of the season.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Rodriguez |first=Alicia |date=2022-12-13 |title=LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Franco Escobar |url=https://www.angelsonparade.com/2022/12/13/23507645/lafc-2022-player-postmortem-franco-escobar |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=Angels on Parade |language=en}}</ref> Escobar ended the season with 1 goal and 1 assist in 19 regular season appearances, helping LAFC win the [[Supporters' Shield]].<ref name=":5" /> He made just one appearance in the playoffs, coming on as a late sub in a 3–0 win over [[Austin FC]] in the conference final.<ref name=":5" /> LAFC would go onto win [[MLS Cup 2022]] 3–0 on penalties against Philadelphia.<ref name=":6" /> |
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Escobar's contract expired following the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2022 |title=LAFC Announces Roster Moves For 2023 Season |url=https://www.lafc.com/news/lafc-announces-roster-moves-for-2023-season |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=LAFC}}</ref> |
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On 9 February 2021, Escobar returned to [[Newell's Old Boys]] on a loan deal until 1 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlutd.com/post/2021/02/09/franco-escobar-loaned-newell-s-old-boys-argentina|title = Franco Escobar loaned to Newell's Old Boys in Argentina | Atlanta United FC}}</ref> |
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=== Houston Dynamo === |
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On 12 December 2021, Atlanta traded Escobar to [[Los Angeles FC]] in exchange for $600,000 in General Allocation Money.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lafc.com/news/lafc-acquires-defender-franco-escobar-from-atlanta-united|title = LAFC Acquires Defender Franco Escobar from Atlanta United | Los Angeles Football Club}}</ref> |
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On 12 January 2023, Escobar signed with the [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2023 |title=Official: Houston Dynamo sign defender Franco Escobar in free agency |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/source-houston-dynamo-finalizing-signing-of-franco-escobar |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
==Career statistics== |
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=== Club === |
=== Club === |
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{{updated|match played |
{{updated|match played 15 February 2023}}<ref>{{Soccerway|franci-nicolas-escobar/365451|accessdate=January 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Franco Escobar Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more |url=https://fbref.com/en/players/54f33d0e/Franco-Escobar |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3"/> |
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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |
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!rowspan="2"|Season |
!rowspan="2"|Season |
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!colspan="3"|League |
!colspan="3"|League |
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!colspan="2"|National Cup |
!colspan="2"|National Cup{{efn|Includes [[Copa Argentina]] and [[U.S. Open Cup]]}} |
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!colspan="2"|[[MLS Cup]] |
!colspan="2"|League Cup{{efn|Includes [[MLS Cup Playoffs]] and [[Copa de la Liga Profesional]]}} |
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!colspan="2"|Continental |
!colspan="2"|Continental |
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!colspan="2"|Other |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
!colspan="2"|Total |
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!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |
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|rowspan="5"|[[Newell's Old Boys]] |
|rowspan="5"|[[Newell's Old Boys]]||[[2015 Argentine Primera División|2015]]|| rowspan="4" |[[Argentine Primera División|Primera División]] |
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|2015 |
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|2016 |
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|6||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—||6||0 |
|6||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—||6||0 |
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|[[2016–17 |
|[[2016–17 Argentine Primera División|2016–17]] |
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|12||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—||12||0 |
|12||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—||12||0 |
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|[[2017–18 Newell's Old Boys season|2017–18]] |
|[[2017–18 Newell's Old Boys season|2017–18]] |
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|1||0||1||0|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—||2||0 |
|1||0||1||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||2||0 |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
!colspan="2"|Total |
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!34!!0!!1!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!35!!0 |
!34!!0!!1!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!35!!0 |
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| rowspan="4" |[[Atlanta United FC|Atlanta United]]||[[2018 Atlanta United FC season|2018]]|| rowspan="3" |[[Major League Soccer]] |
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|22||1||1||0||5||2|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—||28||3 |
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|[[2018 Atlanta United FC season|2018]] |
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| rowspan="2" |[[Major League Soccer]] |
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|[[2019 Atlanta United FC season|2019]] |
|[[2019 Atlanta United FC season|2019]] |
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|25||1||5||0||3||1||1||0||34||2 |
|25||1||5||0||3||1||0||0||1<ref group=lower-alpha name="CC">Appearances in [[Campeones Cup]]</ref>||0||34||2 |
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|[[USL Championship]] |
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|rowspan="2"|Atlanta United |
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|[[2020 Atlanta United FC season|2020]] |
|[[2020 Atlanta United FC season|2020]] |
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|16<ref group=lower-alpha name="MIB">Includes three appearances in the [[MLS is Back Tournament]] group stage</ref>||0|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—||3<ref group=lower-alpha name="CCL">Appearances in [[CONCACAF Champions League]]</ref>||0|| colspan="2" |—||19||0 |
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|Major League Soccer |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
! colspan="2" |Total |
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!63!!2!!6!!0!!8!!3!! |
!63!!2!!6!!0!!8!!3!!3!!0!!1!!0!!81!!5 |
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|1||0|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—|| colspan="2" |—||1||0 |
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|[[Newell's Old Boys]] (loan)||[[2021 Argentine Primera División|2021]]||[[Argentine Primera División|Primera División]] |
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|[[Los Angeles FC|LAFC]]||[[2022 Los Angeles FC season|2022]]||[[Major League Soccer]] |
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|[[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]]||[[2023 Houston Dynamo FC season|2023]]||[[Major League Soccer]] |
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!colspan="3"|Career total |
! colspan="3" |Career total |
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!124!!3!!9!!0!!9!!3!!3!!0!!1!!0!!146!!6 |
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{{Notelist}} |
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==Honours== |
==Honours== |
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'''Atlanta United''' |
'''Atlanta United''' |
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*[[MLS Cup Playoffs|MLS Cup]]: [[2018 MLS Cup Playoffs|2018]] |
*[[MLS Cup Playoffs|MLS Cup]]: [[2018 MLS Cup Playoffs|2018]] |
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*[[U.S. Open Cup]]: [[2019 U.S. Open Cup|2019]] |
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*[[Campeones Cup]]: [[2019 Campeones Cup|2019]] |
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'''Los Angeles FC''' |
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*[[Supporters' Shield]]: [[2022 Major League Soccer season|2022]] |
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*MLS Cup: [[MLS Cup 2022|2022]] |
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'''Houston Dynamo''' |
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*U.S. Open Cup: [[2023 U.S. Open Cup|2023]] |
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== Personal life == |
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Escobar obtained a [[green card]] in 2020, classifying him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 January 2020 |title=Ezequiel Barco, Franco Escobar, Eric Remedi become U.S. permanent residents, no longer occupy international roster spots |url=https://www.atlutd.com/news/ezequiel-barco-franco-escobar-eric-remedi-become-us-permanent-residents-no-longe |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Atlanta United}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Franco Nicolás Escobar | ||
Date of birth | 21 February 1995 | ||
Place of birth | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Right-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Houston Dynamo | ||
Number | 2 | ||
Youth career | |||
Newell's Old Boys | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2017 | Newell's Old Boys | 34 | (0) |
2018–2021 | Atlanta United | 63 | (2) |
2019 | Atlanta United 2 | 1 | (0) |
2021 | → Newell's Old Boys (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2022 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | (1) |
2023– | Houston Dynamo | 28 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 July 2023 |
Franco Nicolás Escobar (born 21 February 1995) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo.
Club career[edit]
Newell's Old Boys[edit]
Escobar began his career in the Newell's Old Boys academy. He made his first team debut on 7 June 2015, getting the start against Boca Juniors in a 4–0 loss.[2] He made 15 appearances during his debut season as Newell's finished 16th in the table.[3] Escobar made 6 appearances during the 2016 season and 12 in the 2016–17 season, playing as both a rightback and a centerback. He made 2 appearance during the 2017–18 season prior to being sold.[3]
Atlanta United[edit]
On 8 December 2017 Escobar signed with MLS side Atlanta United.[4] On 3 March 2018 he made his debut for Atlanta, playing 90 minutes in a 4–0 loss to the Houston Dynamo in the opening match of the season.[5] He suffered a concussion on 17 March in a 4–1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps that would keep him out for the next 4 games.[6][5] On 5 May, late in a 2–1 against the Chicago Fire, Escobar collided with Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan and injured his chest.[7] Escobar would miss the next 3 matches. He scored his first goal for Atlanta on 21 October, helping Atanta to a 2–1 win over Chicago.[5] Escobar finished the regular season with 22 appearances and 1 goal as Atlanta finished 2nd in the Eastern Conference.[5][8] During Atlanta's playoff run, Escobar played every minute of the 5 games, scored 2 goals, and had an assist, including one in the final where Atlanta beat the Portland Timbers 2–0.[8][9] He was named to the MLS Cup Playoffs Best XI.[10]
On 16 January 2019, on the first day of preseason, Escobar suffered a fractured right clavicle.[11] The injury forced him to miss all of Atlanta's CONCACAF Champions League matches as well as the first 3 games of the MLS season. After making an appearance for Atlanta United 2 to regain fitness, he made his first MLS match of the season in a 2–0 loss to the Columbus Crew on 30 March.[12] Escobar ended the regular season with 1 goal and 3 assists in 25 appearances, helping Atlanta finish 2nd in the East.[13][14] In the opening round of the playoffs, Escobar scored the lone goal to give Atlanta a 1–0 win over the New England Revolution.[12] He played every minute of Atlanta's 3 playoff games, with the run ending in the Conference Finals following a 2–0 loss to Toronto FC.[12] In the 2019 Campeones Cup, Atlanta beat Club América 3–2, but Escobar was forced out of the game due to injury.[15]
In a shortened 2020 season due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Escobar played in 16 of the 23 matches and had 2 assists.[13] Atlanta finished the season 12th in the conference, missing the playoffs for the first time in team history.[16] In CCL play, Escobar made 3 appearances as Atlanta fell to Club América in the quarterfinals 3–1 on aggregate.[2]
Loan to Newell's Old Boys[edit]
On 9 February 2021, Escobar returned to Newell's Old Boys on a loan deal until 1 January 2022.[17] On 16 February, Escobar broke his foot (fifth metatarsal) in training.[18][19] He made his first appearance of the loan on 17 July, playing 58 minutes in a 3–2 win over Talleres de Córdoba.[20] In Newell's next match, Escobar had to be subbed off due to pain in his foot.[21] He would miss the next 18 matches.[20] He recovered from his injury to play in the final 5 games the year, ending the season with 7 appearances.[20]
Los Angeles FC[edit]
On 12 December 2021, Atlanta traded Escobar to Los Angeles FC in exchange for $600,000 in General Allocation Money.[22] He made his LAFC debut on 26 February, playing the full match in a 3–0 win over the Colorado Rapids in the opening game of the season.[23] On 6 March, LAFC drew 1–1 with the Portland Timbers, Escobar was forced off 13 minutes into the game with a calf injury that would keep him out for 6 games.[23][24] He scored his first goal for LAFC on 7 May, his second game back from the injury, to give LAFC a 2–2 draw with the Philadelphia Union.[23] Escobar missed another 4 MLS games plus an Open Cup game in May due to his calf.[23][25] He also missed 3 games due to a concussion at the end of the season.[26] Escobar ended the season with 1 goal and 1 assist in 19 regular season appearances, helping LAFC win the Supporters' Shield.[23] He made just one appearance in the playoffs, coming on as a late sub in a 3–0 win over Austin FC in the conference final.[23] LAFC would go onto win MLS Cup 2022 3–0 on penalties against Philadelphia.[26]
Escobar's contract expired following the 2022 season.[27]
Houston Dynamo[edit]
On 12 January 2023, Escobar signed with the Houston Dynamo.[28]
Career statistics[edit]
Club[edit]
Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Newell's Old Boys | 2015 | Primera División | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 15 | 0 | |||
2016 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | |||||
2016–17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 12 | 0 | |||||
2017–18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||||
Total | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | ||
Atlanta United | 2018 | Major League Soccer | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 28 | 3 | ||
2019 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 34 | 2 | ||
2020 | 16[d] | 0 | — | — | 3[e] | 0 | — | 19 | 0 | |||||
Total | 63 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 81 | 5 | ||
Atlanta United 2 (loan) | 2019 | USL Championship | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
Newell's Old Boys (loan) | 2021 | Primera División | 7 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | ||
LAFC | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 1 | ||
Houston Dynamo | 2023 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
Career total | 124 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 146 | 6 |
- ^ Includes Copa Argentina and U.S. Open Cup
- ^ Includes MLS Cup Playoffs and Copa de la Liga Profesional
- ^ Appearances in Campeones Cup
- ^ Includes three appearances in the MLS is Back Tournament group stage
- ^ Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League
Honours[edit]
Atlanta United
Los Angeles FC
- Supporters' Shield: 2022
- MLS Cup: 2022
Houston Dynamo
- U.S. Open Cup: 2023
Personal life[edit]
Escobar obtained a green card in 2020, classifying him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.[31]
References[edit]
- ^ "Franco Escobar". Los Angeles FC. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Argentina - F. Escobar - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Franco Escobar Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more". FBref.com. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Atlanta United acquires Franco Escobar from Newell's Old Boys". 8 December 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Franco Escobar 2018 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Usry, Rob (21 March 2018). "Franco Escobar suffers concussion, return date unknown". Dirty South Soccer. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Kruskic, Haris (18 May 2018). "Injury Report: Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls". Dirty South Soccer. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ a b "2018 Major League Soccer Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Roberson, Doug (8 December 2018). "MLS Cup champs: Atlanta United defeats Portland". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ Boehm, Charles (11 December 2018). "Team of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs: Who made the postseason Best XI?". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Franco Escobar to miss 6-8 weeks with fractured clavicle". Atlanta United. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Franco Escobar 2019 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Franco Escobar". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "2019 Major League Soccer Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Usry, Rob (15 August 2019). "Some thoughts on Atlanta United lifting a second trophy in nine months". Dirty South Soccer. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "2020 Major League Soccer Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Franco Escobar loaned to Newell's Old Boys in Argentina". Atlanta United. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Atlanta United loanee Franco Escobar breaks bone in foot after Newell's return". Major League Soccer. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ newells_admin (16 February 2021). "Franco Escobar injured: suffers broken metatarsal in training". newellscarajo.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Franco Escobar 2021 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Boys, Club Atlético Newell's Old. "Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys". Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "LAFC Acquires Defender Franco Escobar From Atlanta United". LAFC. 12 December 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Franco Escobar 2022 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Player Availability Report | LAFC at Orlando City 4/2/22". LAFC. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Player Availability Report | LAFC at Colorado Rapids 5/14/22". LAFC. 13 May 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ a b Rodriguez, Alicia (13 December 2022). "LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Franco Escobar". Angels on Parade. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "LAFC Announces Roster Moves For 2023 Season". LAFC. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Official: Houston Dynamo sign defender Franco Escobar in free agency". Major League Soccer. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Franco Escobar at Soccerway. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Franco Escobar Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more". FBref.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Ezequiel Barco, Franco Escobar, Eric Remedi become U.S. permanent residents, no longer occupy international roster spots". Atlanta United. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
External links[edit]
- Franco Escobar at Soccerway
- 1995 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Rosario, Santa Fe
- Argentine men's footballers
- Argentine expatriate men's footballers
- Argentine Primera División players
- Major League Soccer players
- Newell's Old Boys footballers
- Atlanta United FC players
- Los Angeles FC players
- Houston Dynamo FC players
- Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
- Men's association football defenders
- USL Championship players
- Argentine expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- Atlanta United 2 players