FRANCO PARDO IS THE NEW PLAYER OF SANTOS LAGUNA
Club Santos Laguna announces the definitive incorporation of Argentine defender Franco Emanuel Pardo to the First Team of the Guerreros.
Born on April 5, 1997, in C贸rdoba, Argentina, Franco joins the verdiblanca institution backed by an important career in South American football, particularly in Argentine soccer, where he has gained experience both in the top division and in international competitions.
The central defender began his professional career with Belgrano de C贸rdoba, a club he played for between 2016 and 2020. He later defended the colors of Estudiantes de R铆o Cuarto during the 2021 season.
In 2022, he had his first experience outside of Argentina by joining the Chilean team Palestino. Later, he returned to his country to join All Boys during the first half of 2023.
In the middle of that same year, he joined Uni贸n de Santa Fe, where he remained until the end of 2025.
Prior to his arrival at Santos Laguna, Franco was part of Racing Club de Avellaneda during 2025 and 2026, gaining experience in one of the most representative institutions of Argentine football and participating in continental competitions such as the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.
At 29 years of age, Franco Pardo joins the Santos team to strengthen the defensive line, contributing physical presence, defensive solidity, and aerial play.