ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
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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. On long-term scout potential he's rated 6.2. 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.
On the season, Balanta graded 8 for current form (age-blind), 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. 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
Rated 6.2 overall — below regular-starter level. 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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