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Guillermo Acosta

Experienced headSan Martin S.J. · 39 yrsRotation

Profile

Full nameGuillermo Gastón Acosta
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityArgentina
Age39
Date of birth1 Jul 1987
BirthplaceAlderetes
Height185 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubSan Martin S.J.
Defensive midfielder
20
Appearances
0
Goals
2
Assists
1156
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Atletico Tucuman.

Scout report

Experienced headDefensive midfielder

G. Acosta is a 39-year-old defensive midfielder at San Martin S.J., enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 2 assists in 20 appearances, a Season grade of 26, top 33% of Primera Nacional defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 10.9, ranking 311th of 384 in the Primera Nacional. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (55.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.82 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Acosta.

Judged on this season alone, Acosta graded 26 — a solid campaign that ranks top 34% of the 12 defensive midfielders in the Primera Nacional, on 0 goals, 2 assists and 3.815 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 33 → 19). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 11, 11th of 12 of the 12 defensive midfielders in the Primera Nacional. At 39 Acosta is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.8 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2024/25Holding levelRemarkably consistent
10.9
Ratingi
11th of 12 defensive midfielders
26.1
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
55.8%
Minutes
rotation minutes
3.82
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · San Martin S.J. finished 9th of 18 · a mid-table side

20
Apps
3.82
Def. / 90
26
Tackles
19
Interceptions
3
Clean sheets

3.82 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 20 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.16 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
  • Defensive volume. 3.82 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 55.8% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Age curve. At 39, 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 10.9, Acosta carries the 11th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Primera Nacional of 12. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.82 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 (0.5× and falling).

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

Season statistics

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

Shooting

Goals0
Shots on target1
Shots7

Passing

Assists2
Chances created7
Passes522

Possession

Successful dribbles5
Dribble success71.4%
Duels won65
Duels won %58%
Fouls won14

Defending

Tackles26
Interceptions19
Blocks4
Fouls committed18

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.