Alan Franco
Defender - Centre-Back
at São Paulo Futebol Clube
at São Paulo Futebol Clube
1,236 days · joined 2023-01-05
👕200+ Apps
Market value
€4.50m
Centre-Back Defender
Career snapshot
3
clubs played for
20/21
debut season
0.02
goals / match
CA Independiente
top club · 128 apps
Career highs
€7.50m
peak value · 2018
€2.55m
top transfer fee · 20/21
2
best season · 2023
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int'l / penalties
Born the same day
Shares 1996-10-11 · 6 players total
299Appearances
5Goals
15Assists
50Yellow cards
2Red cards
69Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Alan Franco |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Alan Javier Franco |
| Date of birth | 1996-10-11 (29 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Avellaneda, Argentina |
| Citizenship |  Argentina |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 183.00 m |
| Current club | São Paulo Futebol Clube |
| Joined | 2023-01-05 |
| Contract expires | 2028-12-31 |
| Agent | CAA Stellar |
| Outfitter | adidas |
Jul 2025
2025 — São Paulo Futebol Clube
36 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2024
2024 — São Paulo Futebol Clube
44 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 6 competitions
Jul 2023
Injury: unknown
4 games missed
Jul 2023
2023 — São Paulo Futebol Clube
32 matches · 2 G · 4 A · across 5 competitions
Jan 2023
Transfer: Atlanta → São Paulo
22/23 · Transfer · €285k
Jul 2022
2022 — Atlanta United FC
32 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2021
2021 — CA Independiente, Atlanta United FC
32 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 3 competitions
May 2021
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Apr 2021
Transfer: Independiente → Atlanta
20/21 · Transfer · €2.55m
Jul 2020
20/21 — Atlanta United FC
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2020
2020 — CA Independiente
35 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2019
2019 — CA Independiente
28 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Oct 2018
Injury: unknown
9 games missed
Jul 2018
2018 — CA Independiente
32 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2017
2017 — CA Independiente
27 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2017
Transfer: Indep'te II → Independiente
16/17 · Transfer
Jan 2015
Transfer: San Telmo → Indep'te II
14/15 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €7.50m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
São Paulo Futebol Clube
39.0%
Atlanta United FC
43.7%
CA Independiente
17.3%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Futebol Clube | 3 | 2023 | 2025 | 112 | 3 | 8 | 2,426 |
| Atlanta United FC | 3 | 20/21 | 2022 | 59 | 1 | 5 | 2,715 |
| CA Independiente | 5 | 2017 | 2021 | 128 | 1 | 2 | 1,075 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Campeonato Paulista | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Copa do Brasil | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Libertadores | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Série A | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Campeonato Paulista | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 463 |
| 2024 | Copa do Brasil | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Libertadores | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Paulistão A1 - Fase Final | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Série A | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Supercopa Rei | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Campeonato Paulista | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 834 |
| 2023 | Copa do Brasil | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Copa Sudamericana | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Paulistão A1 - Fase Final | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Série A | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1,129 |
| 2022 | MLS | Atlanta United FC | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2,715 |
| 2022 | US Open Cup | Atlanta United FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Copa de la Liga (- 23/24) | CA Independiente | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MLS | Atlanta United FC | 25 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Atlanta United FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Copa Argentina | CA Independiente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Copa Maradona | CA Independiente | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Copa Maradona | CA Independiente | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Copa Sudamericana | CA Independiente | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Copa Superliga (-19/20) | CA Independiente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Superliga | CA Independiente | 18 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Copa Argentina | CA Independiente | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Copa Sudamericana | CA Independiente | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Copa Superliga (-19/20) | CA Independiente | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Superliga | CA Independiente | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Copa Argentina | CA Independiente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Libertadores | CA Independiente | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Recopa Sudamericana | CA Independiente | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Superliga | CA Independiente | 20 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Suruga Bank Cup | CA Independiente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Copa Argentina | CA Independiente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Copa Sudamericana | CA Independiente | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,075 |
| 2017 | Primera División | CA Independiente | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | CONCACAF CL | Atlanta United FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 2015-01-01 | San Telmo | Indep'te II | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-01 | Indep'te II | Independiente | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 20/21 | 2021-04-08 | Independiente | Atlanta | Transfer | 4000000 | €2.55m |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-05 | Atlanta | São Paulo | Transfer | 2500000 | €285k |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | Metatarsal fracture | 2018-10-07 | 2018-12-25 | 80 | 9 |
| 20/21 | Leg injury | 2021-05-17 | 2021-05-25 | 9 | 1 |
| 23/24 | Leg injury | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-20 | 16 | 4 |
Current€4.50m
Peak€7.50m
Low€1.50m
Δ since start+€3.00m
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €4.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €4.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €4.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €4.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Campaña | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fabricio Bustos | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Martín Benítez | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximiliano Meza | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Gastón Silva | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicolás Figal | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wellington Rato | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Esequiel Barco | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Gigliotti | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino Moreno | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rodrigo Nestor | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brooks Lennon | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Campeonato Paulista | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 1 | 10 |
| 2022 | MLS | Atlanta United FC | 1 | 31 |
| 2017 | Copa Sudamericana | CA Independiente | 1 | 12 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MLS | Atlanta United FC | 3 | 25 |
| 2022 | MLS | Atlanta United FC | 2 | 31 |
| 2023 | Campeonato Paulista | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 2 | 10 |
Teams faced most often by Alan Franco's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando City | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 26 | +5 | 43% |
| Columbus Crew | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 35% |
| New York RB | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 25 | -10 | 16% |
| New York City FC | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 28% |
| D.C. United | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 25 | +7 | 56% |
| Inter Miami CF | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 23 | +5 | 41% |
| Toronto FC | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 27 | -1 | 29% |
| Philadelphia Union | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 23 | +1 | 31% |
| New England Revolution | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 29 | 19 | +10 | 38% |
| Chicago Fire | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 20 | +6 | 53% |
| FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 33% |
| Nashville SC | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 25% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | Senior debut season | |
| 2017 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 44 | 463 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1.94 |
| 2023 | 32 | 1,963 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 2022 | 32 | 2,715 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 2021 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 35 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 32 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 27 | 1,075 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Campeonato Paulista
24 apps
2 G
3 A
MLS
56 apps
1 G
5 A
Série A
57 apps
1 G
2 A
Copa Sudamericana
29 apps
1 G
2 A
Libertadores
23 apps
0 G
1 A
Copa do Brasil
10 apps
0 G
1 A
Superliga
69 apps
0 G
1 A
Copa Maradona
11 apps
0 G
0 A
Copa Argentina
7 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Alan Franco
Who is Alan Franco?
Alan Franco is an Argentina professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for São Paulo Futebol Clube.
How old is Alan Franco?
Alan Franco is 29 years old. He was born on October 11, 1996 in Avellaneda.
What position does Alan Franco play?
Alan Franco plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Alan Franco play for?
Alan Franco currently plays for São Paulo Futebol Clube.
How many career goals has Alan Franco scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Alan Franco has scored 5 goals in 299 appearances.
What is Alan Franco's market value?
Alan Franco's most recent reported market value is €4.50m.