Olger Escobar

Olger Armando Escobar Real (born 11 September 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club CF Montréal. Born in the United States, he plays for the Guatemala national team.

Club career

New England Revolution Escobar started his career with American side New England Revolution II, a reserve team for Major League Soccer 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.

CF Montréal On 23 April 2025, CF Montréal acquired Escobar from New England Revolution, sending $125,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM) and $50,000 in conditional GAM. New England will retain a sell-on percentage of Escobar's future transfer.

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, 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. Later, that same year Escobar was called up to the Guatemala national under-20 football for the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. On 27 July 2024, he would score a hat-trick in a 5–1 win against Haiti, helping Guatemala reach the Quarter-finals. 3 days later, in the Quarter-finals match against the United States, in the final minutes of the match Escobar missed a penalty to tie the game. Guatemala would lose 1–0 and fail to qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

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, he made his debut against Jamaica, replacing Óscar Santis in a goalless draw.

On 5 June 2024, Olger Escobar would appear for a second time in a Guatemala 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Dominica. In the match, he recorded an assist to José Martínez in a 6–0 win. That same year, on 1 September 2024 in a friendly against Uruguay, he would assist the equalizer goal in a 1–1 draw. He was praised for his performance by Guatemala’s coach Luis Fernando Tena. He would score his debut senior goal on 16 March 2025 against Honduras in a 2–1 win.

Escobar was named to the squad for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. At the Gold Cup, Escobar scored Guatemala's only goal in a 2–1 loss to the United States in the semi-finals.

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 spent time as a student at the Clark Avenue Middle School in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He traces his heritage to Escuintla, Guatemala.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours Individual CONCACAF Gold Cup Best Young Player: 2025