Career
He is frequently used as a playmaker from the defensive end and also as a defensive midfielder when needed. He is mostly known for his anticipation of the ball, ball technique and passing. Millonarios Franco is a youth product of Colombian team Millonarios.
After making his debut in 2009 with the senior squad, he became a key defender for the Colombian capital"s team
In April 2013, Franco reached a remarkable 100th club career appearance. Beşiktaş In June 2013, Franco signed a 5-year deal with Turkish giants Beşiktaş for a fee of €2.4 million.
However, he did not play in any games for the Turkish side for several months, leading many to believe that would leave in the 2014 January transfer window. With no appearances in the league, Franco requested more playing time in order for potential spot in 2014 World Cup with Colombia.
Beşiktaş coach, Slaven Bilić, promised to help him also guaranteeing that Franco would be included in Colombia"s final list for the World Cup.
After months of struggling to earn his debut, Franco finally made his official first appearance for the club in 2014 after being subbed in against Trabzonspor in the 66th minute. The game ended 1-1. Franco played with the U-20 national team between 2009 to 2011. He also represented Colombia during the 2011 Fédération internationale de football association U-20 World Cup in which his home nation hosted.
3 years after last playing for Colombia"s youth national team, he was called up to the senior squad for the friendlies against Canada and El Salvador.
As of 6 June 2015 Club Millonarios Categoría Primera A: 2012-II Copa Colombia: 2011 International Individual.