Franco Escobar stats
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F. Escobar
Newell's Old BoysDefender
F. Escobar vs Central Cordoba
1 game playedFranco Escobar's next match is today at 23:00 against Central Cordoba. See how Franco Escobar did in earlier matches against Central Cordoba.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2021 |
NOBvCTR
Today 23:00Mon 23:00Before the next match
Newell's Old Boys v Central Cordoba, TodayWhat Central Cordoba allow right backs
Position stats17 appearances at RB against Central Cordoba in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersFranco Escobar 2026 season stats
As a left back, Franco Escobar has appeared in 8 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 508 minutes at an average rating of 5.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 14 | 1,014 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 6.57 |
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 8 | 508 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 5.86 |
 Copa Libertadores | 5 | 406 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.74 |
| Total | 27 | 1,928 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 45 | 6.39 |
Attacking stats
Franco Escobar has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 508 minutes. Franco Escobar has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Franco Escobar has completed 112 of 157 passes at 71% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Franco Escobar completes 0 dribbles and wins 35 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
Franco Escobar makes 20 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 22 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 25 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Franco Escobar has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left back (3 appearances), also at right back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Newell's Old Boys squad
M. Cóccaro
28 yrs#9
W. Mazzantti
30 yrs#18
M. García30 yrs#18
S. Solari28 yrs#32
W. Núñez23 yrs#33F. Scarpeccio20 yrs#36T. Rios20 yrs#39
I. Ramírez29 yrs#99
L. Regiardo19 yrs#5
D. Sotelo23 yrs#8
V. Acuña20 yrs#10
A. Soñora28 yrs#15J. Gómez Mattar18 yrs#19F. Guch19 yrs#20
R. Herrera26 yrs#26
L. Gómez22 yrs#27
M. Esponda23 yrs#29F. Tirado22 yrs
29 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 23 | 1,566 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 49 | 6.71 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 2,001 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 81 | 6.99 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,691 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 91 | 6.98 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 20 | 1,163 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 23 | 5.54 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 7 | 447 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 6.11 |
About Franco Escobar
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Franco Escobar has featured across 8 appearances (6 starts), totalling 508 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Franco Escobar has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Franco Escobar has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Franco Escobar has registered 20 tackles (10 won), 8 interceptions, and 22 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 112 from 157 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Franco Escobar has won 35 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Franco Escobar has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 8.
About Franco Escobar
Franco Escobar is a 31-year-old defender playing for Newell's Old Boys in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Franco Escobar is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 21 February 1995.
Most recent appearance
Franco Escobar's most recent match was away at Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza on March 3rd. Newell's Old Boys lost 1-0. Franco Escobar played 77 minutes with a match rating of 6.18.
Recent matches
- March 3rd1-0 lossatGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza(77 mins, rating 6.18)
- May 11th0-0 drawvsLanús(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 5th1-1 drawatRosario Central(60 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.4)
- March 26th0-0 drawatEstudiantes(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- October 28th2-1 winvsBanfield(0 mins)
Next fixture
Franco Escobar and Newell's Old Boys are next in action on May 23rd against Central Cordoba SdE in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Newell's Old Boys vs Central Cordoba SdE match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Franco Escobar currently plays alongside David Sotelo, Josué Reinatti, Martín Luciano, Oscar Salomón, Facundo Guch, Matías Cóccaro, Bruno Cabrera, Marcelo Esponda, Ignacio Ramírez, Saúl Salcedo, Luca Regiardo, Thomas Rios, Walter Mazzantti, Mateo García, Santiago Solari, Francisco Scarpeccio, Ian Glavinovich, Valentino Acuña, Lucas Gómez, Fabricio Tirado, Lucas Carrizo, Nicolás Goitea, Franco Escobar, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Walter Núñez, Rodrigo Herrera, Martín Ortega, Jeronimo Russo, Gabriel Arias, Lautaro Giannetti, Alan Soñora and Alejo Montero at Newell's Old Boys.