Franco Escobar
Franco Nicolás Escobar (born 21 February 1995) is an Argentine football defender who plays for Atlanta United FC in Major League Soccer.
 Franco Escobar with Atlanta United in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Franco Nicolás Escobar | ||
| Date of birth | 21 February 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Atlanta United | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Newell's Old Boys | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | Newell's Old Boys | 34 | (0) |
| 2018– | Atlanta United | 68 | (5) |
| 2019 | Atlanta United 2 | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 July 2020 | |||
Club career
Franco Escobar playing for Atlanta United on June 2, 2018
Escobar began his career with Newell's Old Boys, making his professional debut on 7 June 2015 against Boca Juniors. He signed with MLS side Atlanta United FC on 8 December 2017.[1]
Escobar scored two goals for Atlanta in the 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs, including the second goal in the cup final.[2]
Honors
Club
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References
- "Atlanta United acquires Franco Escobar from Newell's Old Boys". 8 December 2017.
- Roberson, Doug (8 December 2018). "MLS Cup champs: Atlanta United defeats Portland". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
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