Overview
Sergio Gustavo Escalante (born 9 March 1986) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Early life
Escalante was born in Florencio Varela in the Buenos Aires Province.
Early career
Escalante came through the Newell's Old Boys youth system. Later, Escalante continued his career at Argentino de Rosario.
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.
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. His goals were noted in the 24th and 34th minute. 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. His goals were noted in the 6th and 45th minute.
2010
In 2010, Escalante joined Sportivo Luqueño on loan from Nikkei Belmare. In July 2010, Escalante's transfer was registered at Sportivo Luqueño from Chilean club Coquimbo Unido. On 1 August 2010, Escalante debuted in the Primera División Paraguaya for Sportivo Luqueño in a 3–0 home defeat against Guaraní. Escalante entered the field in the 82nd minute for Hugo Lusardi. 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. 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.
2011
In June 2011, Escalante joined Ciudad del Este team 3 de Febrero from Sportivo Luqueño.
2012
In May 2012, D10 reported that Escalante would be loaned for six months to Liga MX club Atlante, when its club president and coach Ricardo Lavolpe travelled to Paraguay to observe Paraguayan striker José Ortigoza but instead were interested in Escalante.
2021
Escalante featured for Sportivo Ameliano in the 2021 season.
Teams
* Argentino de Rosario 1998–2003 * Temperley 2004–2005 * Tristán Suárez 2006 * Temperley 2006–2009 * Nikkei Bellmare (2009) * Coquimbo Unido 2010 * Sportivo Luqueño 2010–2013 * 3 de Febrero 2011 * Sol de América 2012–2013 * 3 de Febrero 2014 * Rubio Ñu 2014–2015 * Deportivo Azogues 2015 * 2016 * Sportivo Trinidense 2017 * Laguna Blanca 2017 * 2018 * Sportivo Ameliano 2019–2020-2021-2022
See also
* List of expatriate footballers in Paraguay * Players and Records in Paraguayan Football