Alan Franco

• Full name: Alan Franco
• Date of birth: 11 January 1996
• Place of birth: Loja, Ecuador
• Nationality: Ecuadorian
• Primary position: Defensive midfielder / Centre midfielder
• Former club (Argentina): Club Atlético Independiente
• Independiente tenure: 2016–2019
• Appearances for Independiente: Approximately 86 (all competitions; league appearances around 70) — numbers vary by source
• Notable achievements with Independiente: Regular first-team midfielder; helped club compete in domestic league and continental competitions during his spell
• International career: Ecuador national team; part of squads for World Cup qualifying and Copa América (made senior debut in 2017)
• Subsequent clubs: Atlético Mineiro (Brazil, 2020–2022), Charlotte FC (MLS, loan 2022 then permanent), and other moves following that period
• Playing style: Energetic, defensively solid midfielder with good ball-winning ability, positional discipline and capability to drive play forward

Note: Some statistics (appearances, transfer dates) can vary by source and may have changed since this summary. For precise, up-to-date numbers (current club, caps, goals), consult the latest club or federation records.