Franco Nicolás Escobar
Argentina | Defender | Penarol
Franco Nicolás Escobar, 31, is a footballer from Argentina playing as Defender for Penarol. Escobar was born in Rosario, Argentina. In the 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores season Escobar has 5 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 405 minutes at an average rating of 6.46.
Profile
- Full name
- Franco Nicolás Escobar
- Age
- 31
- Born
- 21 February 1995 | Rosario | Argentina
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Height
- 175
- Weight
- 72
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 2
- Current club
- Penarol
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Penarol | CONMEBOL Libertadores | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.46 |
| 20/21 | Newells Old Boys | Copa Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 5 won
- MLS 2× 2022 · 2018 USA
- US Open Cup 2× 2023 · 2019 USA
- Campeones Cup 1× 2019 N/C America
Clubs | 7
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Penarol
Jan 2026 – present
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Penarol
Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
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- Escobar Franco Nicolas Dec 2025 – Dec 2025 Free agent
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Houston Dynamo
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
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Los Angeles FC
Dec 2021 – Jan 2023
€ 545K
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Newells Old Boys
Feb 2021 – Dec 2021
Loan
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Atlanta United FC
Jan 2018 – Feb 2021
€ 810K
Injury and Suspension History
- Illness : 12 September 2025 to ongoing
- Leg Injury : 21 July 2025 to 23 August 2025
- Unknown : 9 March 2025 to 15 March 2025
- Knock : 30 January 2025 to 22 February 2025
- Unknown : 3 May 2024 to 25 May 2024
- Unknown : 8 April 2024 to 26 April 2024
- Leg Injury : 24 February 2024 to 27 February 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Franco Nicolás Escobar play?
Franco Nicolás Escobar plays as Defender.
Which team does Franco Nicolás Escobar play for?
Franco Nicolás Escobar plays for Penarol in the CONMEBOL Libertadores.
How many goals has Franco Nicolás Escobar scored this season?
Franco Nicolás Escobar has scored 0 goals in 5 appearances in the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 season.
How old is Franco Nicolás Escobar?
Franco Nicolás Escobar is 30 years old and comes from Argentina.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 08:33 UTC