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Cristian Cásseres

Top-tier performerToulouse · 26 yrs

Profile

Full nameCristian Sleiker Cásseres Yepes Jr.
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityVenezuela
Age26
Date of birth20 Jan 2000
BirthplaceCaracas
Height176 cm
Shirt number#23
ClubToulouse
Defensive midfielder
31
Appearances
2
Goals
3
Assists
2516
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Toulouse.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Ligue 1312325167.14
Coupe de France4013566.85
Friendlies Clubs100276.2

Scout report

Top-tier performerBall-winning Defensive midfielder

C. Cásseres is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Toulouse, rated 73.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 96th of 321 on scout potential in the Ligue 1. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (84.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.4 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Cásseres.

Judged on this season alone, Cásseres graded 53 — a standout campaign that ranks top 4% of the 26 defensive midfielders in the Ligue 1, on 2 goals, 3 assists and 4.4 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 53 → 53). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 73, top 31% of the 26 defensive midfielders in the Ligue 1. At 26 Cásseres is in his prime years, and a market index of 51.5 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Cásseres is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending up
Current potentialTop 31% defensive midfielders · Ligue 1Current seasonTop 4% defensive midfielders · Ligue 11st-best defensive midfielder in the Ligue 196th in the Ligue 1 · potential8th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Ligue 1
73.2
Ratingi
8th of 26 defensive midfielders
53
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
84.7%
Minutes
near ever-present
4.4
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · Toulouse finished 10th of 18 · a mid-table side

4.4
Def. / 90
79
Tackles
35
Interceptions
8
Clean sheets

4.4 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 8 clean sheets across 31 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 84.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.18 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
  • Defensive volume. 4.4 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 73.2, Cásseres carries the 8th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Ligue 1 (top 31%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.4 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.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Ligue 1 with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2
Shots on target6
Shots18

Passing

Assists3
Chances created39
Passes1,395
Pass accuracy85%

Possession

Successful dribbles16
Dribble success45.7%
Duels won151
Duels won %55.9%
Fouls won44
Penalties won1

Defending

Tackles79
Interceptions35
Blocks9
Fouls committed40
Penalties conceded1

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards7
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.