Franco Escobar
Argentina
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Franco Escobar 2026 season stats
As a right back, Franco Escobar has appeared in 6 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 371 minutes at an average rating of 5.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 14 | 1,014 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 6.57 |
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 6 | 371 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 5.71 |
 Copa Libertadores | 5 | 406 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.74 |
| Total | 25 | 1,791 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 42 | 6.40 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.20 | 25 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.24 | 48 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Franco Escobar has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 371 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
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 130 | 31.50 | 36 |
| Accurate passes | 95 | 23.00 | 36 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.49 | 2 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 15 | 3.64 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 23 | 5.58 | 40 |
Franco Escobar has completed 95 of 130 passes at 73% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 36th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.97 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 28 | 6.79 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.97 | 22 |
| Touches | 251 | 60.90 | 61 |
| Possession lost | 59 | 14.31 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.73 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.70 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.24 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Franco Escobar completes 0 dribbles and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 4.12 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.94 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.21 | 38 |
| Clearances | 20 | 4.85 | 55 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 3.40 | 35 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Franco Escobar makes 17 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 22 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.97 | 49 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.24 | 53 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.67 | 89 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Franco Escobar has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right back (3 appearances), also at left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Franco Escobar previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 23 | 1,566 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 49 | 6.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 2,001 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 81 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,691 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 91 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 20 | 1,163 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 23 | 5.54 |
| 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 6 appearances (4 starts), totalling 371 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 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Franco Escobar has registered 17 tackles (8 won), 5 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 95 from 130 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Franco Escobar has won 28 of 46 total duels.
Discipline
Franco Escobar has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 7.
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 Estudiantes on March 26th. Newell's Old Boys drew 0-0. Franco Escobar played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.01.
Recent matches
- March 26th0-0 drawatEstudiantes(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- October 28th2-1 winvsBanfield(0 mins)
- June 4th2-0 winvsDeportivo Riestra(90 mins, rating 7.27)
- November 9th2-1 lossatDefensa y Justicia(3 mins, rating 0)
- August 9th2-2 drawvsBoca Juniors(90 mins, rating 6.66)
Next fixture
Franco Escobar and Newell's Old Boys are next in action on March 5th against Rosario Central in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Franco Escobar currently plays alongside Francisco Scarpeccio, Ignacio Ramírez, Valentino Acuña, Ian Glavinovich, Lucas Carrizo, Martín Luciano, Thomas Rios, Mateo García, Rodrigo Herrera, Walter Núñez, Alejo Montero, Santiago Solari, Luca Regiardo, Jeronimo Russo, Oscar Salomón, Facundo Guch, Marcelo Esponda, Gabriel Arias, Alan Soñora, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Walter Mazzantti, Saúl Salcedo, Nicolás Goitea, Lucas Gómez, David Sotelo, Matías Cóccaro, Martín Ortega, Josué Reinatti, Bruno Cabrera, Franco Escobar, Lautaro Giannetti and Fabricio Tirado at Newell's Old Boys.