Olger Armando Escobar Real (born 11 September 2006) is a
footballer who plays as a
midfielder,
winger or
striker
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for
New England Revolution II. Born in the United States, he plays for the
Guatemala national team.
Early life
As a youth player, Escobar joined the youth academy of American side
New England Revolution. He helped the club win the league.
Club career
New England Revolution
Escobar started his career with American side
New England Revolution II, a reserve team for
Major League Soccer
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club
New England Revolution. On 22 April 2023, he debuted for the club during a 0–1 loss to
New York Red Bulls II. Later that year, on 20 October 2023, it was announced that Escobar would be named New England Revolution’s Player of the Year for the 2022-23 MLS NEXT season.
International career
Youth Career
Escobar has represented Guatemala internationally. He played for the Guatemala national under-17 football team at the
2023 CONCACAF U-17 Championship
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, in which he scored 4 goals in 5 appearances. In 2024, Escobar played with the Guatemala national under-18 football team at the UEFA Friendship Tournament U18 hosted in Turkey. He would score 3 goals in 4 appearances, helping Guatemala finish fifth place at the tournament.
Senior career
Olger Escobar received his first Guatemala senior call up in the month of November 2023 for a friendly match against Jamaica. On 11 November 2023, Escobar would make his debut against Jamaica, coming off as a substitute in the 74th minute replacing
Oscar Santis. The result would be a 0-0 draw.
On 5 June 2024, Olger Escobar would appear for a second time in a Guatemala
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
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Qualified countries
Notes
Qualification process
On 9 M ...
match against
Dominica
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. Escobar would later on assist
José Martínez in a 6-0 win.
Style of play
Escobar mainly operates as a midfielder, winger, or striker. He operated as a winger while playing for American side
New England Revolution II and operated as a midfielder while playing for the Guatemala national under-17 football team.
Personal life
Escobar is the son of Don Armando Escobar, a footballer who moved to the United States in hopes of having a career. He traces his heritage to
Escuintla, Guatemala.
Career statistics
Club
International
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Escobar, Olger
2006 births
Living people
Men's association football forwards
Men's association football midfielders
Men's association football wingers
American men's soccer players
American people of Guatemalan descent
Guatemalan men's footballers
MLS Next Pro players
New England Revolution II players