Fidel Escobar

San Francisco

Born in Panama City, Escobar graduated from San Francisco's youth setup, and made his senior debut during the 2012–13 campaign, aged only 18. During the next season he established himself as a first team regular making 14 starts and scoring one goal. On 26 October 2013, Escobar scored his first goal for Los Monjes in a 2–0 victory over Chorrillo.

Sporting San Miguelito

After impressing with San Francisco, Escobar was signed by Sporting San Miguelito for the 2014 Clausura season. He made 14 appearances scoring one goal in his first season at the club. On 16 March 2014, Escobar scored his first goal with San Miguelito in a 2–2 draw with Alianza. In his two and a half seasons with the club Escobar made 65 league appearances scoring six goals.

Sporting B (loan)

As a result of his impressive play with his club and at the Under-20 World Cup Escobar received the attention of European clubs. During July 2016, Escobar was sent on loan with an option to buy to Sporting Clube de Portugal's reserve side Sporting B. Escobar made his debut for Sporting B on 6 August 2016 playing the entire match in a 1–2 loss to Portimonense S.C. In January 2017, Escobar attempted to terminate his contract with Sporting in search of other opportunities and was threatened with legal action by the Portuguese side. Escobar eventually apologized to the club and was reinstated for the second half of the season. He made his return to the side on 15 April 2017,…

Escobar played at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. He made his debut in the competition on 30 May 2015 scoring an 84th-minute equalizer in a 2–2 draw against heavily favored side Argentina. Escobar made his senior debut for Panama on 8 February 2015 in a friendly match against the United States. In May 2018, he was named in Panama's preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, and played all three matches in an eventual group-stage exit. On 26 May 2026, he was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A month later, on 27 June, he featured in his 100th international match for Panama in the third group-stage match against England.

Club

As of 16 May 2026

International

As of match played 27 June 2026

International goals

Scores and results list Panama's goal tally first.

New York Red Bulls

MLS Supporters' Shield: 2018 Panama U20

CONCACAF U-20 Championship runner-up: 2015 Panama

CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up: 2023 CONCACAF Nations League runner-up: 2024–25 Individual

CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI: 2023