K. Cuesta

K. Cuesta is a 26-year-old central defender at Once Caldas, rated 21.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 164th of 438 on scout potential in the Primera A. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (35.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.15 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Cuesta.

Judged on this season alone, Cuesta graded 14 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 45th of 88 of the 88 centre-backs in the Primera A, on 6 clean sheets and 2.146 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Cuesta, 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 31% of the 88 centre-backs in the Primera A. At 26 Cuesta is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.7 reflects that trajectory.

Current potentialTop 31% centre-backs · Primera A Current season45th of 88 centre-backs · Primera A45th-best centre-back in the Primera A164th in the Primera A · potential27th-highest potential centre-back in the Primera A

21.4

Ratingi

27th of 88 centre-backs

13.9

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

35.2%

Minutes

rotation minutes

2.15

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Once Caldas finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side

2.15

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 18 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Watch points

Game time. Only 35.2% 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 21.4, Cuesta carries the 27th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Primera A (top 31%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.15 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.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %35.2%

Available fixtures45 of 45

Goals / 900.063

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900.063

Defensive actions / 902.146

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Shot conversion %50

Shot accuracy %40

Dribble success %20

Cards / 900.189

Foul involvement / 901.704

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~2), then tapers with age. At 26, Cuesta sits on 1.7, at or near its peak. The blue line is Cuesta's projected Rating — 21.4 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Primera A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1

Shots on target2

Shots5

Passing

Assists0

Possession

Successful dribbles1

Dribble success20%

Fouls won5

Defending

Tackles17

Interceptions10

Blocks7

Fouls committed22

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3

Red cards0

Transfer history

CCuesta Rodriguez Kevin Andres2025/26 – nowFree

Once Caldas2025/26 – 2025/26Free Transfer

Santa Fe2024/25 – 2025/26Free Transfer

Bucaramanga2022/23 – 2024/25

Bogota FCuntil 2022/23

Patriotas2020/21 – 2022/23

Llanerosuntil 2020/21

About K. Cuesta

K. Cuesta is a 26-year-old centre-back who plays for Once Caldas, born on April 16, 2000 in Quibdó. He is from Colombia. Once Caldas currently sit 11th of 20 in the Primera A.

This season

In the current season, K. Cuesta has made 18 appearances with 1 goal and 0 assists across 1,426 minutes, averaging a 7.6 match rating over his last 2 rated games, with 3 yellow cards. His season has spanned the Primera A, the CONMEBOL Sudamericana and the CONMEBOL Libertadores.

Recent matches

August 19, 2025: 3-1 win away at Huracan (90 minutes, 7.3 rating)
August 12, 2025: 1-0 win at home vs Huracan (90 minutes, 7.9 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates K. Cuesta at 21.4 with a Season form score of 13.9, ranking 164th of 438 centre-backs in the Primera A. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 1 career title — among them the Primera A. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 3 recorded seasons, K. Cuesta has totalled 47 club appearances with 5 goals and 0 assists for 3 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2025/26, with 18 appearances for Once Caldas.

K. Cuesta's career has also included time at CCuesta Rodriguez Kevin Andres, Santa Fe, Bucaramanga, Bogota FC, Patriotas and Llaneros.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.

Profile

Season stats

Also this season

Performance data · by competition

Career

Scout report

Output in context · Once Caldas finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side

Watch points