Pablo Daniel Escobar
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Pablo Daniel Escobar Olivetti (born 23 February 1978 in Asunción
) is a Paraguay
an-Bolivia
n football midfielder
. He is currently under contract with The Strongest
.
, and eventually made his way to the first team although he spent more time playing for the reserves. In 2000, he was signed by the Argentine
side Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy
, and after three years with the club, he relocated to Bolivia to play for San José
in 2004. His good conditions rewarded him with a transfer to The Strongest
the following season. He also had a brief stint in Cerro Porteño
in 2006 before returning to The Strongest for a second spell.
In August 2008, Escobar received Bolivian citizenship in order to play for the Bolivia national football team
. On 28 August 2008, he joined Brazilian club Ipatinga
. Escobar joined Santo André
of Brazil on 5 January 2009. He joined Mirassol
in January 2010. After about a year, he signed a 3-year contract with Paulista (Brazilian) side Botafogo-SP.
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
) is a Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
an-Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
n football midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He is currently under contract with The Strongest
The Strongest
The Strongest is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz founded on April 8, 1908. Their team colours are yellow and black. Although they have a home ground, the Rafael Mendoza Castellón , they play most of their games at the Estadio Hernando Siles, Bolivia's national ground...
.
Career
Escobar started his career in the youth divisions of OlimpiaOlimpia Asunción
Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División....
, and eventually made his way to the first team although he spent more time playing for the reserves. In 2000, he was signed by the Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
side Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy
Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima is an Argentine sports club based in San Salvador, Jujuy Province...
, and after three years with the club, he relocated to Bolivia to play for San José
Club San José
Club Deportivo San José is a football club from Oruro, Bolivia.Founded in 1942, they won the 1st division in 1955 , 1995 and Clausura 2007...
in 2004. His good conditions rewarded him with a transfer to The Strongest
The Strongest
The Strongest is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz founded on April 8, 1908. Their team colours are yellow and black. Although they have a home ground, the Rafael Mendoza Castellón , they play most of their games at the Estadio Hernando Siles, Bolivia's national ground...
the following season. He also had a brief stint in Cerro Porteño
Cerro Porteño
Club Cerro Porteño is a professional Paraguayan football club, based in the neighbourhood of Barrio Obrero in Asunción. Founded in 1912, Cerro has won 28 Primera División titles and is one of the most popular football club in Paraguay...
in 2006 before returning to The Strongest for a second spell.
In August 2008, Escobar received Bolivian citizenship in order to play for the Bolivia national football team
Bolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
. On 28 August 2008, he joined Brazilian club Ipatinga
Ipatinga Futebol Clube
Ipatinga Futebol Clube, commonly known as Ipatinga, is a Brazilian football club, based in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais. They were founded on May 21, 1998.-History:...
. Escobar joined Santo André
Esporte Clube Santo André
Esporte Clube Santo André, also known as Santo André, is a Brazilian football team from Santo André, São Paulo state.Santo André greatest rival is São Caetano, the other team in ABC region. The club's mascot name is Ramalhão after the bandeirante João Ramalho...
of Brazil on 5 January 2009. He joined Mirassol
Mirassol Futebol Clube
Mirassol Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Mirassol is a Brazilian football club from Mirassol, São Paulo state.- History :On November 9, 1925, the club was founded as Mirassol Esporte Clube....
in January 2010. After about a year, he signed a 3-year contract with Paulista (Brazilian) side Botafogo-SP.