Biography
Who is Fidel Escobar?
Early life and career
Fidel Escobar was born on January 9, 1995, in Panama City, Panama. He graduated from the youth setup at San Francisco F.C. And made his senior debut during the 2012–13 season at the age of eighteen. On October 26, 2013, he scored his first goal for the team in a 2–0 victory over Chorrillo. During the following season, he became a first team regular with fourteen starts and one goal.
In 2014, Fidel Escobar joined Sporting San Miguelito for the Clausura season. He made fourteen appearances and scored one goal in his first year at the club. On March 16, 2014, he scored his first goal for San Miguelito in a 2–2 draw against Alianza. Over two and a half seasons with the club, he recorded sixty-five league appearances and scored six goals.
Club career and loans
Following his performances at the Under-20 World Cup, Fidel Escobar attracted the attention of European scouts. In July 2016, he joined Sporting Clube de Portugal reserve side Sporting B on a loan deal with an option to buy. He made his debut on August 6, 2016, playing the full match in a 1–2 loss to Portimonense S.C. In January 2017, he attempted to terminate his contract before apologizing and returning to the team for the second half of the season, making his return on April 15, 2017, in a 2–0 win over União da Madeira.
On July 27, 2017, it was announced that Fidel Escobar was joining New York Red Bulls on an eighteen-month loan. On March 10, 2018, he helped New York secure a 4–0 victory over Portland Timbers, earning a spot on the Major League Soccer Team of the Week. He was also loaned to New York Red Bulls II, opening the scoring in a 5–0 win against Tampa Bay Rowdies on April 14, 2018. His loan was not extended after the 2018 season, and he later joined Córdoba CF and AD Alcorcón.
International career
Fidel Escobar played at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, making his debut on May 30, 2015. He scored an 84th-minute equalizer in a 2–2 draw against Argentina. He made his senior debut for the Panama national football team on February 8, 2015, in a friendly match against the United States.
In May 2018, Fidel Escobar was named in Panama's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, playing all three matches during the group stage. On May 26, 2026, he was selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. On June 27, 2026, he played his one hundredth international match for Panama in a group-stage game against England.
Birthday and age
Fidel Escobar was born on January 9, 1995, which makes Fidel 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Fidel shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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