Franco Escobar

Newell's Old Boys

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. He made 15 appearances during his debut season as Newell's finished 16th in the table. 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.

Atlanta United

On 8 December 2017 Escobar signed with MLS side Atlanta United. 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. 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. On 5 May, late in a 2–1 against the Chicago Fire, Escobar collided with Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan and injured his chest. Escobar would miss the next 3 matches. He scored his first goal for Atlanta on 21 October, helping Atlanta to a 2–1 win over Chicago. Escobar finished the regular season with 22 appearances and 1 goal as Atlanta finished 2nd in the Eastern Conference. 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. He was named to the MLS Cup Playoffs Best XI.

On 16 January 2019, on the first day of preseason, Escobar…

Club

As of match played 15 February 2023

Escobar obtained a green card in 2020, classifying him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.

Atlanta United

MLS Cup: 2018 U.S. Open Cup: 2019 Campeones Cup: 2019 Los Angeles FC

Supporters' Shield: 2022 MLS Cup: 2022 Houston Dynamo

U.S. Open Cup: 2023