Fidel Escobar

Fidel Escobar

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Fidel Escobar is a Panamanian defender known for his physical presence and tactical awareness on the field. Playing for Saprissa, he has been a vital part of the defensive lineup, but his team's recent struggles have put added pressure on him to perform.

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Fidel Escobar is a central defender for Saprissa and the Panama national team who became a viral sensation during a friendly match against Brazil.

Vea el ‘caño’ que sufrió Fidel Escobar en el Brasil vs. Panamá que se hizo viral
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-06-01
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Fidel Escobar is another player set to participate in his second World Cup.

Los debutantes de Panamá en una Copa del Mundo
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-05-31
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Fidel Escobar is a defender for Panama who is highlighted as a key player for the upcoming World Cup.

Probable once de Panamá ante Brasil: Christiansen perfila su primer ensayo mundialista
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-05-30
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Fidel Escobar is a defender for Deportivo Saprissa and emphasizes the importance of team over individual aspirations.

Fidel Escobar acepta el reto: ‘No me tengo que enojar por quién juegue’
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-05-30
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Fidel Escobar is regarded as an absolute reference within the Panamanian national team.

José Córdoba: ‘El sueño de la Premier puede estar cerca’
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-05-28
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Fidel Escobar is recovering from an injury and will not play in the match.

Saprissa vs. Alajuelense: morados y manudos definen las alineaciones
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-02-22
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Fidel Escobar is a current figure in the Panama national team who previously played for New York Red Bulls II.

Tauro FC se impone en vibrante amistoso ante New York Red Bulls II
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-20
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Fidel Escobar is a Panamanian defender who is currently sidelined due to a herniated disc in his back.

Se revela la gravedad de la lesión que tiene Fidel Escobar: Saprissa toma una decisión
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-01-27
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Fidel Escobar has not played since December and his return date is uncertain.

Vladimir Quesada responde sin pelos en la lengua a quienes siguen pidiendo su cabeza
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-01-24
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Fidel Escobar led several offensive attempts for Saprissa during the game.

Alajuelense se corona campeón tras vencer al Saprissa de Fidel Escobar
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-21
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Fidel Escobar led several offensive attempts for Saprissa.

Alajuelense vence a Saprissa y se corona campeón en Costa Rica
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-12-21
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Fidel Escobar is included in the starting lineup for Saprissa.

Esta es la alineación de Saprissa para enfrentar a Alajuelense
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-21
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Fidel Escobar scored a long-range goal to equalize the match.

Uno a uno: Calificación de los jugadores de Saprissa y Alajuelense en primer clásico de la final
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-18
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Fidel Escobar scored the equalizing goal for Saprissa.

El lamento de Alexis Gamboa tras el partido de ida entre Saprissa y Alajuelense
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-18
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Fidel Escobar is referenced in relation to a mistake made by Washington Ortega.

Vladimir Quesada se la juega por Esteban Alvarado luego del empate entre Saprissa y Alajuelense
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-18
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Fidel Escobar scored a goal that equalized the match for Saprissa against Alajuelense.

Vea empate de Saprissa ante Alajuelense cuando nadie lo esperaba
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-18
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Fidel Escobar, a central midfielder, emphasized the need for concentration in the upcoming match against Cartaginés.

La advertencia de Fidel Escobar en Saprissa: ‘Cartaginés irá con todo’
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-12
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Fidel Escobar contributed to Saprissa's victory by scoring in their match against Cartaginés.

Cartaginés vs. Saprissa: el partidazo que nadie se quiere perder y solo se verá en este canal
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-11
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Fidel Escobar made an error that led to a goal for Liberia.

Saprissa vs. Liberia: Fernando Lesme mete a su equipo en la pelea
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-11-30
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Fidel Escobar is a key player in the defense and a strong candidate to repeat in a World Cup.

La generación histórica que busca repetir en una Copa del Mundo
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-20
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Fidel Escobar took a free kick during the match.

Minuto a minuto: Panamá vence a Guatemala en El Trébol
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-14
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Fidel Escobar is a key defender for the Panama national team and is preparing for crucial matches in the World Cup qualifiers.

Fidel Escobar: ‘Son dos partidos fundamentales, no hay margen de error’
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-10
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