Born in Don Benito, Badajoz, Extremadura, Escobar moved to Madrid with his parents and joined CD Las Rozas' youth setup at the age of 14.

He subsequently worked in the youth categories of CF Rayo Majadahonda, EF Madrid Oeste Boadilla[2] and FC Villanueva del Pardillo before being named manager of the latter side's first team.

[8] He returned to Las Rozas on 8 June of the following year,[9] taking over the main squad in the fifth division and achieving two consecutive promotions.

[16] On 5 December 2022, Escobar was appointed manager of Segunda Federación side Hércules CF, replacing sacked Ángel Rodríguez.

[19] On 27 May 2024, after avoiding relegation with Algeciras, Escobar departed the club[20] and was named at the helm of fellow third division side CD Lugo on 11 June.