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PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityCosta Rica
Age30
Date of birth24 Feb 1996
BirthplaceNicoya
Height170 cm
ClubCS Herediano
Central midfielder
4
Appearances
0
Goals
0
Assists
345
Minutes

Domestic-league season · CS Herediano.

Scout report

Squad depthCentral midfielder

A. Cruz is a 30-year-old central midfielder at CS Herediano, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 4 appearances, a Season grade of 4. On long-term scout potential he's rated 0.8. An experienced operator, he has been a rotation option (42.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.3 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Cruz.

On the season, Cruz graded 4 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 1.304 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 19 → 4). Over the 3 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 1. At 30 Cruz is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2021/22Holding levelRemarkably consistent
0.8
Ratingi
below regular-starter level
3.9
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
42.6%
Minutes
rotation minutes
1.3
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · CS Herediano finished 5th of 10 · a mid-table side

1.3
Def. / 90
3
Tackles
2
Interceptions
0
Clean sheets

1.3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume across 4 appearances.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 42.6% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.3 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 0.8 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1× now → 0.7× projected in three years).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.