Alan Javier Franco (born 11 October 1996) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club São Paulo.
Born in Avellaneda, Franco joined Independiente in January 2015, from San Telmo. On 20 December 2016, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a deal until 2020, and was promoted to the main squad shortly after.
Franco made his first team â and Primera División â debut on 18 March 2017, starting in a 0âÂÂ0 home draw against San MartÃÂn de San Juan. He scored his first professional goal on 12 July, netting the first in a 4âÂÂ2 Copa Sudamericana home defeat of Deportes Iquique.
Franco became a starter under Ariel Holan during the 2017 Copa Sudamericana, featuring in both legs of the Final against Flamengo.
On 8 April 2021, Franco joined Major League Soccer side Atlanta United on a five-year contract as a designated player. He made his debut for the club on 27 April 2021 in the CONCACAF Champions League against the Philadelphia Union, the club losing 3âÂÂ0.
On 5 January 2023, Franco joined Brazilian side São Paulo on a permanent deal, signing a three-year contract, with an option for another year.
Franco made his international debut for Argentina on September 8, 2018, in a 3-0 international friendly against the Guatemala national football team.
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