ratings updated 22 Aug 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Independiente Medellin.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Aat Independiente Medellin | 43 | 0 | 1 | 2460 | 6.89 |
Scout report
J. Alvarado is a 27-year-old central midfielder at Once Caldas, rated 22.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 123rd of 347 on scout potential in the Primera A. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (60.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.98 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Alvarado.
Judged on this season alone, Alvarado graded 13 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 49th of 81 of the 81 central midfielders in the Primera A, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 1.976 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 0 → 13). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 22, 36th of 81 of the 81 central midfielders in the Primera A. At 27 Alvarado is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.6 reflects that trajectory.
Alvarado is operating at his career peak — the 2025/26 level is the level.
Output in context · Once Caldas finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
1.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 43 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 60.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.98 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 22.1, Alvarado carries the 36th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Primera A of 81. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
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
No transfer news found for this player.
