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Central midfielderColombiaLiga MX

Cristián Borja

Experienced headClub America · 33 yrsRotation
12.4
40.4%
Ratingi
34
±0%
Seasoni
3.1
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 20 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameCristián Alexis Borja González
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityColombia
Age33
Date of birth18 Feb 1993
BirthplaceQuibdó
Height179 cm
Shirt number#26
ClubClub America
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Central midfielderalso played DEF

Season stats

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9
Appearances
1
Goals
0
Assists
612
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Club America.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
CONCACAF Champions League5004507.04
Liga MX2101767.6

Scout report

Experienced headCentral midfielder

C. Borja is a 33-year-old central midfielder at Club America, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 3 assists in 34 appearances, a Season grade of 30, top 17% of Liga MX central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 20.5, ranking 162nd of 176 in the Liga MX. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (81.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.07 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Borja.

Judged on this season alone, Borja graded 30 — a strong campaign that ranks top 17% of the 30 central midfielders in the Liga MX, on 0 goals, 3 assists and 3.072 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 34 → 34). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 21, 29th of 30 of the 30 central midfielders in the Liga MX. At 33 Borja is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 3.1 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2020/21Holding levelRemarkably consistent
Current potential29th of 30 central midfielders · Liga MXCurrent seasonTop 17% central midfielders · Liga MX5th-best central midfielder in the Liga MX162nd in the Liga MX · potential29th-highest potential central midfielder in the Liga MX
20.5
Ratingi
29th of 30 central midfielders
30.4
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
81.4%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.07
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Club America finished 8th of 18 · a mid-table side

34
Apps
3.07
Def. / 90
58
Tackles
29
Interceptions
9
Clean sheets

3.07 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 81.4% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 20.5, Borja carries the 29th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Liga MX of 30. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.07 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Liga MX with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Passing

Assists3

Defending

Tackles58
Interceptions29
Blocks8

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.