Daniel Cataño
ratings updated 22 Aug 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Millonarios.
Also this season
Earlier this season at Bolívar — CONMEBOL Sudamericana: 3 apps, 1g 2a, 437 min
Earlier this season at Bolívar — Primera División: 10 apps, 1g 2a, 154 min
The headline Season rating covers his time at Independiente Medellin; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Aat Millonarios | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1060 | 7.07 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericanaat Bolívar | 3 | 1 | 2 | 437 | 7.42 |
 Primera Divisiónat Bolívar | 10 | 1 | 2 | 154 | 7.04 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericanaat Millonarios | 1 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 6.7 |
Scout report
D. Cataño is a 34-year-old central midfielder at Independiente Medellin, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 2 assists in 20 appearances, a Season grade of 20, top 63% of Primera A central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 7.7, ranking 308th of 347 in the Primera A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (51.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.95 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Cataño.
Judged on this season alone, Cataño graded 20 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 51st of 81 of the 81 central midfielders in the Primera A, on 1 goal, 2 assists and 1.953 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Cataño, 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 8, 77th of 81 of the 81 central midfielders in the Primera A. At 34 Cataño is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.3 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Independiente Medellin finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side
1.95 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 20 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st 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 1 goal and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.26 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 51.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.95 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Age curve. At 34, 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 7.7, Cataño carries the 77th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Primera A of 81. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.95 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× 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 Primera A with 600+ minutes this season.
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