
Franco Jara
Instituto de Córdoba/F/
Player Info
Franco Jara is an Argentine striker currently playing for Instituto de Córdoba, known for his intelligent movement and clinical finishing inside the box. Now 37, Jara began his career with Arsenal de Sarandí before a move to Mexican giants Pachuca defined his prime years. At Pachuca, he enjoyed tremendous success, winning the Liga MX title and the CONCACAF Champions League, where he was often the tournament's top scorer, showcasing his poacher's instinct. His form earned him a high-profile transfer to Portuguese powerhouse Benfica, where he spent several seasons and won domestic trophies, though he was often used as a rotational option. After returning to Argentina, he had a stint with Boca Juniors before joining Instituto. His main honors include Liga MX and CONCACAF Champions League titles with Pachuca, and Primeira Liga championships with Benfica. Jara has also been capped by the Argentine national team. A pure penalty-box striker, Franco Jara's career is marked by important goals in big games across multiple continents.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/01/13
Signed
2023/01/10
Signed
2020/06/30
Signed
2015/09/08
Signed
2015/01/23
1500000€
Transfer
2014/06/29
Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2026
Matches
Games Played
6
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
435
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
14
Accurate Passes Per Game
75
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
6
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
7
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
2
Clearances Per Game
1
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
11
Be Fouled Per Game
12




