Rolando Emilio Escobar Batista (born 24 October 1981) is a Panamanian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mineros de Guayana of the Venezuelan Primera División.
Club career A much-travelled midfielder, he has played for several teams in his native Panama as well for 4 different clubs in Venezuela. He won a league title with Deportivo Táchira,Escobar se corona con el Táchira – La Prensa then moved to CaracasEscobar se incorpora al Caracas FC – La Prensa and played for Deportivo Lara and Deportivo Anzoátegui.Rolando Escobar renueva con el Anzoátegui por un año más – La Prensa
In May 2015, Escobar joined compatriot Blas Pérez at Major League Soccer outfit FC Dallas.Rolando Escobar ficha con el FC Dallas – La Estrella Escobar was released in January 2016.
International career Escobar made his debut for Panama in an August 2003 friendly match against Bolivia and has, as of 10 June 2015, earned a total of 40 caps, scoring 1 goal. He represented his country in 5 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 2007,CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 2007 – Full Details – RSSSF 2009CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 2009 – Full Details – RSSSF and 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cups.
International goals
Scores and results list Panama's goal tally first. # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1.12 September 2007Estadio Olímpico José Antonio Anzoátegui, Puerto La Cruz, VenezuelaFriendly
Honors Tauro Liga Panameña de Fútbol: 2007 (A) Deportivo Táchira
Venezuelan Primera División: 2007–08
Caracas
Venezuelan Primera División: 2008–09
Mineros
Copa Venezuela: 2017
Panama
CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up: 2013
References
External links Player profile on possofutbol.com
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