Anton Escobar

Anton Escobar Tapias (born 16 June 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Polvorin FC.

Club Career

Born in Nigran, Pontevedra, Galicia, Escobar finished his formation with ED Val Minor. On 9 August 2017, after spending the pre-season with Segunda Division B side Coruxo FC, he signed for CD Choco in Tercera Division.

Escobar made his senior debut on 20 August 2017, starting in a 1–1 away draw against CD Cultural Areas. He scored his first goals on 12 October, netting a brace in a 2–2 draw at SD Negreira, and finished the season with ten goals.

On 19 July 2018, Escobar joined CD Lugo on a two-year deal, being initially assigned to the farm team in the fourth division. He made his first team debut on 29 September of the following year, coming on as a late substitute for Christian Herrera in a 1–4 home loss against CD Tenerife for the Segunda Division championship.

On 30 January 2020, Escobar was loaned to Segunda Division B side Coruxo FC for the remainder of the campaign.