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Height
29
Shirt
37 years
Jul 15, 1988
Right
Preferred foot
Argentina
Country
€458.9K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Striker
ST
Transfer value: €458.9K
Highest: €2.7M(Dec 31, 2016)
€2.7M
€2M
€1.3M
€670K
€0

Liga Profesional Apertura 2026

1
Goals
1
Assists
6
Started
8
Matches
569
Minutes played
6.52
Rating
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Mar 17

Independiente
W2-1
58
0
1
1
0
7.8

Mar 12

Talleres
L2-0
76
0
0
0
0
5.8

Mar 1

Union
L1-2
45
0
0
0
0
6.3

Feb 24

San Lorenzo
D1-1
30
0
0
0
0
5.9

Feb 9

Gimnasia Mendoza
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
5.3

Feb 4

Lanus
D2-2
90
1
0
0
0
7.9

Jan 26

Club Atletico Platense
L2-1
90
0
0
0
0
5.6

Jan 23

Velez Sarsfield
L0-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Nov 11, 2025

Argentinos Juniors
L1-0
45
0
0
0
0
5.6

Nov 4, 2025

Tigre
D0-0
72
0
0
0
0
6.6
Instituto

Mar 17

Liga Profesional Apertura
Independiente
2-1
58‎’‎
7.8

Mar 12

Liga Profesional Apertura
Talleres
2-0
76‎’‎
5.8

Mar 1

Liga Profesional Apertura
Union
1-2
45‎’‎
6.3

Feb 24

Liga Profesional Apertura
San Lorenzo
1-1
30‎’‎
5.9

Feb 9

Liga Profesional Apertura
Gimnasia Mendoza
1-0
90‎’‎
5.3
2026

Season shot map

On target: 29%
  • 17Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 3.51xG
2 - 2
Shot typeRight footSituationPenaltyResultGoal
0.79xG0.64xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 569

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
3.51
xG on target (xGOT)
2.40
Penalty goals
1
Non-penalty xG
1.94
Shots
17
Shots on target
5
Headed shots
5

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
0.17
Successful passes
96
Successful passes %
75.6%
Accurate long balls
5
Accurate long balls %
62.5%
Chances created
6
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
8
Successful dribbles %
72.7%
Duels won
35
Duels won %
42.7%
Aerial duels won
11
Aerial duels won %
32.4%
Touches
221
Touches in opposition box
29
Dispossessed
7
Fouls won
12

Defending

Defensive contributions
10
Tackles
4
Interceptions
3
Fouls committed
13
Recoveries
18
Possession won final 3rd
3
Dribbled past
2
Clearances
3
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
10
xG against while on pitch
6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards
1
Red cards
0

News

About

Franco Jara is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Instituto, born on July 15, 1988, who is right-footed. Follow Franco Jara on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Liga Profesional Apertura season, Franco Jara has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 569 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.52, 1 yellow card.

Franco Jara's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Franco Jara's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Instituto face Estudiantes in the Liga Profesional Apertura.

View Franco Jara's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Franco Jara currently plays for Instituto alongside Hernán de la Fuente, Diego Sosa, Giuliano Cerato, Franco Moyano, Fernando Alarcón, Nicolás Guerra, Jonás Acevedo, Facundo Suárez, Matías Fonseca, Juan Ignacio Méndez, Matías Gallardo, Lautaro Maldonado, Matías Tissera, Gastón Lodico, Jhon Córdoba, Jeremías Lázaro, Agustín Massaccesi, Manuel Romero, Lorenzo Albarracín, Leonel Mosevich, Alex Luna, Ignacio Rossi, Manuel Roffo, Jonathan Galván, Agustín Bravo, Iván Erquiaga, Emanuel Sittaro, Gerardo Larraya, Gustavo Abregú, Joaquín Medina, Tomás Peralta, Genaro Ordóñez, Lautaro Ludueña, Luca Rafaelli, Lucas Olivera, and Benjamín Olmedo. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Franco Jara's career has also included time at Belgrano, FC Dallas, Pachuca, Olympiacos, Benfica, Estudiantes, San Lorenzo, Granada, and Arsenal Sarandi.

On the international stage, Franco Jara has represented Argentina.

Franco Jara is from Argentina, and the national team includes Juan Musso, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Gabriel Rojas, Nicolás Tagliafico, Agustín Giay, Kevin Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Marcos Senesi, Valentín Barco, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuña, Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, Thiago Almada, Gerónimo Rulli, Cristian Romero, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás González, Máximo Perrone, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Nicolás Otamendi, Alexis Mac Allister, José López, Franco Mastantuono, Lautaro Martínez, Emiliano Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Gianluca Prestianni, and Nahuel Molina. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Franco Jara has won 6 titles: Liga MX (2015/2016 Clausura) and CONCACAF Champions Cup (2016/2017) with Pachuca, Greece Cup (2014/2015) and Super League 1 (2014/2015) with Olympiacos, and Super Cup (2014/2015) and League Cup (2010/2011) with Benfica.

Franco Jara has competed in Liga Profesional Apertura, Cup, Copa de la Liga Profesional, Copa Sudamericana, Major League Soccer, US Open Cup, Liga MX Apertura, Super League, Primeira Liga, and Champions League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Franco Jara, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Franco Jara to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Career

Senior career

Instituto (Free transfer)Jan 2026 - now
8
1
90
29
84
19
169
83
16
6
2
0
24
4
27
2
33
3
45
11
50
9

National team

4
1
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Pachuca

Mexico
1
Liga MX(2015/2016 Clausura)

News

About

Franco Jara is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Instituto, born on July 15, 1988, who is right-footed. Follow Franco Jara on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Liga Profesional Apertura season, Franco Jara has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 569 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.52, 1 yellow card.

Franco Jara's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Franco Jara's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Instituto face Estudiantes in the Liga Profesional Apertura.

View Franco Jara's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Franco Jara currently plays for Instituto alongside Hernán de la Fuente, Diego Sosa, Giuliano Cerato, Franco Moyano, Fernando Alarcón, Nicolás Guerra, Jonás Acevedo, Facundo Suárez, Matías Fonseca, Juan Ignacio Méndez, Matías Gallardo, Lautaro Maldonado, Matías Tissera, Gastón Lodico, Jhon Córdoba, Jeremías Lázaro, Agustín Massaccesi, Manuel Romero, Lorenzo Albarracín, Leonel Mosevich, Alex Luna, Ignacio Rossi, Manuel Roffo, Jonathan Galván, Agustín Bravo, Iván Erquiaga, Emanuel Sittaro, Gerardo Larraya, Gustavo Abregú, Joaquín Medina, Tomás Peralta, Genaro Ordóñez, Lautaro Ludueña, Luca Rafaelli, Lucas Olivera, and Benjamín Olmedo. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Franco Jara's career has also included time at Belgrano, FC Dallas, Pachuca, Olympiacos, Benfica, Estudiantes, San Lorenzo, Granada, and Arsenal Sarandi.

On the international stage, Franco Jara has represented Argentina.

Franco Jara is from Argentina, and the national team includes Juan Musso, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Gabriel Rojas, Nicolás Tagliafico, Agustín Giay, Kevin Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Marcos Senesi, Valentín Barco, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuña, Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, Thiago Almada, Gerónimo Rulli, Cristian Romero, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás González, Máximo Perrone, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Nicolás Otamendi, Alexis Mac Allister, José López, Franco Mastantuono, Lautaro Martínez, Emiliano Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Gianluca Prestianni, and Nahuel Molina. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Franco Jara has won 6 titles: Liga MX (2015/2016 Clausura) and CONCACAF Champions Cup (2016/2017) with Pachuca, Greece Cup (2014/2015) and Super League 1 (2014/2015) with Olympiacos, and Super Cup (2014/2015) and League Cup (2010/2011) with Benfica.

Franco Jara has competed in Liga Profesional Apertura, Cup, Copa de la Liga Profesional, Copa Sudamericana, Major League Soccer, US Open Cup, Liga MX Apertura, Super League, Primeira Liga, and Champions League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Franco Jara, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Franco Jara to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.