Israel Alba
ratings updated 22 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Deportivo Pasto.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Aat Deportivo Pasto | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1207 | 6.99 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericanaat Bucaramanga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.7 |
Scout report
I. Alba is a 31-year-old central midfielder at Alianza Valledupar, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 2 assists in 18 appearances, a Season grade of 15, top 43% of Primera A central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 11.6, ranking 266th of 347 in the Primera A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (36.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.79 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Alba.
Judged on this season alone, Alba graded 15 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 35th of 81 of the 81 central midfielders in the Primera A, on 2 goals, 2 assists and 1.788 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Alba, 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 12, 65th of 81 of the 81 central midfielders in the Primera A. At 31 Alba is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.6 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Alianza Valledupar finished 9th of 20 · a mid-table side
1.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 18 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.28 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 36.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.79 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Age curve. At 31, 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 11.6, Alba carries the 65th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Primera A of 81. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× 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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