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Atlanta Utd 
CONFIRMED: Franco Escobar signs for Houston.
Houston beats Atlanta Utd to sign Franco Escobar. The defender leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Franco Escobar moving to Atlanta Utd.
CONFIRMED: Franco Escobar signs for Houston
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Atlanta Utd is keen on Franco Escobar, yet with a probability of only 49%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Little chance of further development
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position
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Not many competitors with higher Potential
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
Alternatives of Atlanta Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
54.8
54.9
|
Maximilian Ullmann |
 Grasshopper
|
€0.1M |
|
54.8
55.6
|
Zan Trontelj |
 DAC
|
€0.9M |
|
54.8
65.5
|
David Herold |
 Gladbach
|
€5M |
|
54.8
54.8
|
Igor Perduta |
 Zorya Luhansk
|
€0.1M |
|
54.8
54.8
|
Alexander Nollenberger |
 Magdeburg
|
€0.4M |
|
54.8
55.9
|
Oscar Krusnell |
 Sirius
|
€0.5M |
|
54.8
58.7
|
A. Ekeroth |
 Sigma Olomouc
|
€0.3M |
|
54.8
62.2
|
Shahar Rosen |
 M. Tel Aviv
|
€0.4M |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Romelu Lukaku | 03-08-2026 | Report | |
| José Cifuentes | 16-07-2023 | Report | |
| Georgios Giakoumakis | 16-01-2023 | Report | |
| Byron Castillo | 12-10-2022 | Report | |
| Justen Glad | 12-10-2022 | Report | |
| Diego Reyes | 12-10-2022 | Report | |
| Finn Dahmen | 12-10-2022 | Report | |
| Matthew Hoppe | 17-04-2022 | Report |
Franco Escobar
D (RL)
Skill: 52.6
Pot: 52.6
Team
Newell's
Newell's
Contract Until
30 Dec 27
ETV
€0.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.4M – €0.6M
Who is Franco Escobar?
Franco Escobar (ARG) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for Newell's. Franco Escobar is 31 years old (1995/02/21). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 2. Franco Escobar has also been used as A defensive back.
Franco Escobar’s current transfer value is between €0.4M and €0.6M. His last transfer was from Penarol to Newell's in 2026. Newell's got Franco Escobar for free.
Franco Escobar latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
