Éder Balanta
ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · America de Cali.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera A | 12 | 1 | 1 | 908 | 6.91 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 4 | 0 | 1 | 310 | 7.15 |
Scout report
É. Balanta is a 33-year-old central midfielder at America de Cali, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 1 assists in 12 appearances, a Season grade of 8, top 81% of Primera A central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 6.2, ranking 336th of 355 in the Primera A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member (19.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.58 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Balanta.
Judged on this season alone, Balanta graded 8 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 67th of 83 of the 83 central midfielders in the Primera A, on 1 goal, 1 assist and 2.577 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 0 → 8). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 6, 83rd of 83 of the 83 central midfielders in the Primera A. At 33 Balanta is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.3 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · America de Cali finished 8th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.58 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 12 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.2 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 19.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- 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 6.2, Balanta carries the 83rd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Primera A of 83 — though on just 12 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.58 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 Primera A with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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