Sergio Gustavo Escalante (born 9 March 1986 in Rosario, Argentina)[1] is an Argentine footballer who plays as a midfielder.[2]

Early life

Escalante was born in Florencio Varela in the Buenos Aires Province.[3]

Career

Early career

Escalante came through the Newell's Old Boys youth system.[4] Later, Escalante continued his career at Argentino de Rosario.[5]

2007

In 2007, Escalante formed part of Argentine team Temperley's roster with colleagues as goalkeeper Federico Crivelli, and Rodrigo Salomón, Mauro Navas, Cristian Revainera and Fernando Pasquinelli.[6]

2009

In May 2009, Escalante scored a double for Japanese founded club Nikkei Bellmare in a 3–1 home victory against River Plate Asunción in the Primera C.[7] His goals were noted in the 24th and 34th minute.[8] Weeks later, he netted another double in a 4–1 away victory against Deportivo Recoleta, placing Nikkei Bellmare in second place of the Primera C.[9] His goals were noted in the 6th and 45th minute.[10]

2010

In 2010, Escalante joined Sportivo Luqueño on loan from Nikkei Belmare.[11] In July 2010, Escalante's transfer was registered at Sportivo Luqueño from Chilean club Coquimbo Unido.[12] On 1 August 2010, Escalante debuted in the Primera División Paraguaya for Sportivo Luqueño in a 3–0 home defeat against Guaraní.[13] Escalante entered the field in the 82nd minute for Hugo Lusardi.[14] On 21 August 2010, Escalante scored his first goal for Sportivo Luqueño in a 2–2 away draw against Rubio Ñu, noting his goal in the 86th minute to equalise the game 2–2.[15] On 5 December 2010, Escalante played in his last game for the 2010 season in a 1–1 home draw against Sol de América, playing in 65 minutes of the game.[16]

2011

In June 2011, Escalante joined Ciudad del Este team 3 de Febrero from Sportivo Luqueño.[17]

2012

In May 2012, D10 reported that Escalante would be loaned for six months to Liga MX club Atlante, when its club president José García [es] and coach Ricardo Lavolpe travelled to Paraguay to observe Paraguayan striker José Ortigoza but instead were interested in Escalante.[18]

2021

Escalante featured for Sportivo Ameliano in the 2021 season.[19]

Teams

See also

References

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