Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Atletico Nacional.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera A | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1755 | 6.86 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 4 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 7.08 |
Scout report
J. Zapata is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Atletico Nacional, rated 23.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 116th of 438 on scout potential in the Primera A. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (38.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.49 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Zapata.
Judged on this season alone, Zapata graded 14 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 45th of 99 of the 99 central midfielders in the Primera A, on 3 goals, 1 assist and 1.487 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Zapata, 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 23, top 33% of the 99 central midfielders in the Primera A. At 26 Zapata is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.7 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Atletico Nacional finished 3rd of 20 · an upper-table side
1.49 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.21 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 38.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.49 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 23.1, Zapata carries the 32nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Primera A (top 33%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.49 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.
