Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Once Caldas.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera A | 33 | 2 | 0 | 2290 | 6.85 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 9 | 0 | 1 | 844 | 6.97 |
Scout report
J. Cardona is a 27-year-old central defender at Once Caldas, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 0 assists in 33 appearances, a Season grade of 23, top 25% of Primera A centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 20.8, ranking 184th of 438 in the Primera A. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option (56.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.91 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Cardona.
Judged on this season alone, Cardona graded 23 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 88 centre-backs in the Primera A, on 9 clean sheets and 2.908 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Cardona, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 21, top 35% of the 88 centre-backs in the Primera A. At 27 Cardona is in his prime years, and a market index of 2.5 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Once Caldas finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 33 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 56.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 20.8, Cardona carries the 30th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Primera A (top 35%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
